Rhett vs Riley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rhett

Boy #174 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"advice, counsel"

Origin: Welsh/Dutch

American Southern US

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Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Rhett Rank #174

Riley Rank #229

Rhett is more popular, ranked #174 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Rhett or Riley more popular?

Rhett is more popular, ranked #174 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Rhett and Riley mean?

Rhett means "advice, counsel" (Welsh/Dutch origin). Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are Rhett and Riley boy or girl names?

Rhett is primarily a boy name. Riley is primarily a boy name.