Riley vs Harrison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Boy #121 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Harry (Henry)"

Origin: English

American English Australian

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Riley Rank #229

Harrison Rank #121

Harrison is more popular, ranked #121 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Riley or Harrison more popular?

Harrison is more popular, ranked #121 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Riley and Harrison mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Harrison means "son of Harry (Henry)" (English origin).

Are Riley and Harrison boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. Harrison is primarily a boy name.