Riley vs Hank

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Boy #425 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Germanic

American English

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Riley Rank #229

Hank Rank #425

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 vs #425 for Hank.

Is Riley or Hank more popular?

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 compared to Hank at #425 in the United States.

What do Riley and Hank mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Hank means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin).

Are Riley and Hank boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. Hank is primarily a boy name.