King vs Riley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

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King Rank #343

Riley Rank #229

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 vs #343 for King.

Is King or Riley more popular?

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do King and Riley mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are King and Riley boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Riley is primarily a boy name.