Matthew vs Riley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matthew

Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

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Matthew Rank #33

Riley Rank #229

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Matthew or Riley more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Riley mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are Matthew and Riley boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Riley is primarily a boy name.