Kaiden vs Riley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kaiden

Boy #207 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

American English

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Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Kaiden Rank #207

Riley Rank #229

Kaiden is more popular, ranked #207 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Kaiden or Riley more popular?

Kaiden is more popular, ranked #207 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Kaiden and Riley mean?

Kaiden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin). Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are Kaiden and Riley boy or girl names?

Kaiden is primarily a boy name. Riley is primarily a boy name.