Riley vs Eli

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Boy #92 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ascended, high"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian

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Riley Rank #229

Eli Rank #92

Eli is more popular, ranked #92 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Riley or Eli more popular?

Eli is more popular, ranked #92 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Riley and Eli mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Eli means "ascended, high" (Hebrew origin).

Are Riley and Eli boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. Eli is primarily a boy name.