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Reilly vs Thane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reilly

Boy #2,800 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Irish-American Scottish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,800
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Thane

Boy #2,992 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"lord, warrior who holds land by military service"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

Scottish English Norse

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,992
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Reilly Rank #2,800
Thane Rank #2,992

Reilly is more popular, ranked #2800 vs #2992 for Thane.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Reilly or Thane more popular?

Reilly is more popular, ranked #2800 compared to Thane at #2992 in the United States.

What do Reilly and Thane mean?

Reilly means "courageous, valiant" (Irish Gaelic origin). Thane means "lord, warrior who holds land by military service" (Old English origin).

Are Reilly and Thane boy or girl names?

Reilly is primarily a boy name. Thane is primarily a boy name.

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