Riley vs Adrian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #72 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from Hadria, of the Adriatic"

Origin: Latin

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Riley Rank #229

Adrian Rank #72

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Riley or Adrian more popular?

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Riley and Adrian mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Adrian means "from Hadria, of the Adriatic" (Latin origin).

Are Riley and Adrian boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. Adrian is primarily a boy name.