Riley vs Augustus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Riley Rank #229

Augustus Rank #409

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 vs #409 for Augustus.

Is Riley or Augustus more popular?

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 compared to Augustus at #409 in the United States.

What do Riley and Augustus mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin).

Are Riley and Augustus boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. Augustus is primarily a boy name.