Riley vs Brandon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Boy #230 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"broom-covered hill"

Origin: Old English

English American Irish

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Riley Rank #229

Brandon Rank #230

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 vs #230 for Brandon.

Is Riley or Brandon more popular?

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 compared to Brandon at #230 in the United States.

What do Riley and Brandon mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Brandon means "broom-covered hill" (Old English origin).

Are Riley and Brandon boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. Brandon is primarily a boy name.