Riley vs Damien

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Boy #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

French English American Catholic

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Riley Rank #229

Damien Rank #345

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 vs #345 for Damien.

Is Riley or Damien more popular?

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 compared to Damien at #345 in the United States.

What do Riley and Damien mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin).

Are Riley and Damien boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. Damien is primarily a boy name.