Riley vs Alan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Boy #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish French Breton

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Riley Rank #229

Alan Rank #167

Alan is more popular, ranked #167 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Riley or Alan more popular?

Alan is more popular, ranked #167 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Riley and Alan mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Alan means "handsome" (Celtic origin).

Are Riley and Alan boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. Alan is primarily a boy name.