Riley vs Edward

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English

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Riley Rank #229

Edward Rank #228

Edward is more popular, ranked #228 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Riley or Edward more popular?

Edward is more popular, ranked #228 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Riley and Edward mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Edward means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin).

Are Riley and Edward boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. Edward is primarily a boy name.