Riley vs Aidan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #312 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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Riley Rank #229

Aidan Rank #312

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 vs #312 for Aidan.

Is Riley or Aidan more popular?

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 compared to Aidan at #312 in the United States.

What do Riley and Aidan mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are Riley and Aidan boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. Aidan is primarily a boy name.