Riley vs Declan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Boy #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English American

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Riley Rank #229

Declan Rank #131

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Riley or Declan more popular?

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Riley and Declan mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Riley and Declan boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. Declan is primarily a boy name.