Riley vs Avery

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Boy #259 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ruler of the elves"

Origin: Anglo-Saxon/Norman

English American

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Riley Rank #229

Avery Rank #259

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 vs #259 for Avery.

Is Riley or Avery more popular?

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 compared to Avery at #259 in the United States.

What do Riley and Avery mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Avery means "ruler of the elves" (Anglo-Saxon/Norman origin).

Are Riley and Avery boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. Avery is primarily a boy name.