Riley vs Colton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Boy #98 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the coal settlement or dark town"

Origin: Old English place name

English American

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Riley Rank #229

Colton Rank #98

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Riley or Colton more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Riley and Colton mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin).

Are Riley and Colton boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. Colton is primarily a boy name.