Riley vs Callan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Boy #242 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little battle"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Riley Rank #229

Callan Rank #242

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 vs #242 for Callan.

Is Riley or Callan more popular?

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 compared to Callan at #242 in the United States.

What do Riley and Callan mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Callan means "little battle" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Riley and Callan boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. Callan is primarily a boy name.