Nicholas vs Riley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

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Nicholas Rank #117

Riley Rank #229

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Nicholas or Riley more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Riley mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are Nicholas and Riley boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Riley is primarily a boy name.