Riley vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Riley Rank #229

August Rank #88

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Riley or August more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Riley and August mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Riley and August boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.