Riley vs Greyson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Boy #127 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the grey-haired one"

Origin: English

English American

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Riley Rank #229

Greyson Rank #127

Greyson is more popular, ranked #127 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Riley or Greyson more popular?

Greyson is more popular, ranked #127 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Riley and Greyson mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Greyson means "son of the grey-haired one" (English origin).

Are Riley and Greyson boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. Greyson is primarily a boy name.