Riley vs Ayden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #213 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

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Riley Rank #229

Ayden Rank #213

Ayden is more popular, ranked #213 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Riley or Ayden more popular?

Ayden is more popular, ranked #213 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Riley and Ayden mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Ayden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin).

Are Riley and Ayden boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. Ayden is primarily a boy name.