Riley vs David

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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Riley Rank #229

David Rank #31

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Riley or David more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Riley and David mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Riley and David boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.