Reilly vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reilly

Boy #2,800 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Irish-American Scottish Australian

✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Reilly Rank #2,800

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2800 for Reilly.

Is Reilly or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Reilly at #2800 in the United States.

What do Reilly and Richard mean?

Reilly means "courageous, valiant" (Irish Gaelic origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Reilly and Richard boy or girl names?

Reilly is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.