Riley vs Dylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Girl #696 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea, great tide"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh American English Irish

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Riley Rank #229

Dylan Rank #696

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 vs #696 for Dylan.

Is Riley or Dylan more popular?

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 compared to Dylan at #696 in the United States.

What do Riley and Dylan mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Dylan means "son of the sea, great tide" (Welsh origin).

Are Riley and Dylan boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. Dylan is primarily a girl name.