Riley vs Forrest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Riley Rank #229

Forrest Rank #408

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Riley or Forrest more popular?

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Riley and Forrest mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin).

Are Riley and Forrest boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. Forrest is primarily a boy name.