Riley vs Dawson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

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Riley Rank #229

Dawson Rank #139

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Riley or Dawson more popular?

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Riley and Dawson mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Dawson means "son of David" (English origin).

Are Riley and Dawson boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. Dawson is primarily a boy name.