Riley vs George

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

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Riley Rank #229

George Rank #123

George is more popular, ranked #123 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Riley or George more popular?

George is more popular, ranked #123 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Riley and George mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin).

Are Riley and George boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. George is primarily a boy name.