Riley vs Elliot

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #150 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"my God is the Lord, from Elijah"

Origin: Hebrew via English

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Riley Rank #229

Elliot Rank #150

Elliot is more popular, ranked #150 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Riley or Elliot more popular?

Elliot is more popular, ranked #150 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Riley and Elliot mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Elliot means "my God is the Lord, from Elijah" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Riley and Elliot boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. Elliot is primarily a boy name.