Riley vs Gavin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Scottish English American

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Riley Rank #229

Gavin Rank #254

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Riley or Gavin more popular?

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Riley and Gavin mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Riley and Gavin boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.