Riley vs Blake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

English American

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Riley Rank #229

Blake Rank #265

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 vs #265 for Blake.

Is Riley or Blake more popular?

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 compared to Blake at #265 in the United States.

What do Riley and Blake mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin).

Are Riley and Blake boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. Blake is primarily a boy name.