Riley vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Riley Rank #229

Gideon Rank #332

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Riley or Gideon more popular?

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Riley and Gideon mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Riley and Gideon boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.