Riley vs Connor

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Boy #136 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of hounds"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish English American

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Riley Rank #229

Connor Rank #136

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Riley or Connor more popular?

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Riley and Connor mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Riley and Connor boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. Connor is primarily a boy name.