Riley vs Brayden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Bradán (salmon)"

Origin: Irish

Irish American English

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Riley Rank #229

Brayden Rank #190

Brayden is more popular, ranked #190 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Riley or Brayden more popular?

Brayden is more popular, ranked #190 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Riley and Brayden mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Brayden means "descendant of Bradán (salmon)" (Irish origin).

Are Riley and Brayden boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. Brayden is primarily a boy name.