Riley vs Aaron

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #79 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high mountain"

Origin: Hebrew (aharon)

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Riley Rank #229

Aaron Rank #79

Aaron is more popular, ranked #79 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Riley or Aaron more popular?

Aaron is more popular, ranked #79 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Riley and Aaron mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Aaron means "high mountain" (Hebrew (aharon) origin).

Are Riley and Aaron boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. Aaron is primarily a boy name.