Riley vs Adam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

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Riley Rank #229

Adam Rank #100

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Riley or Adam more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Riley and Adam mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are Riley and Adam boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. Adam is primarily a boy name.