Preston vs Riley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Preston

Boy #330 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priest's town, priestly settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Preston Rank #330

Riley Rank #229

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 vs #330 for Preston.

Is Preston or Riley more popular?

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 compared to Preston at #330 in the United States.

What do Preston and Riley mean?

Preston means "priest's town, priestly settlement" (Old English origin). Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are Preston and Riley boy or girl names?

Preston is primarily a boy name. Riley is primarily a boy name.