Raymond vs Riley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raymond

Boy #380 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

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Raymond Rank #380

Riley Rank #229

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 vs #380 for Raymond.

Is Raymond or Riley more popular?

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 compared to Raymond at #380 in the United States.

What do Raymond and Riley mean?

Raymond means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are Raymond and Riley boy or girl names?

Raymond is primarily a boy name. Riley is primarily a boy name.