Riley vs Ao

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Boy #14,516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"blue, blue-green"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese Chinese Maori

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Riley Rank #229

Ao Rank #14,516

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 vs #14516 for Ao.

Is Riley or Ao more popular?

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 compared to Ao at #14516 in the United States.

What do Riley and Ao mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Ao means "blue, blue-green" (Japanese origin).

Are Riley and Ao boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. Ao is primarily a boy name.