Riley vs Brody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Boy #224 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"muddy place, ditch"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English American

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Riley Rank #229

Brody Rank #224

Brody is more popular, ranked #224 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Riley or Brody more popular?

Brody is more popular, ranked #224 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Riley and Brody mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Brody means "muddy place, ditch" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Riley and Brody boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. Brody is primarily a boy name.