Riley vs Aiden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Boy #47 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Little fire; born of fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English American

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Riley Rank #229

Aiden Rank #47

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Riley or Aiden more popular?

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Riley and Aiden mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Aiden means "Little fire; born of fire" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Riley and Aiden boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. Aiden is primarily a boy name.