Riley vs Hunter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Boy #128 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Riley Rank #229

Hunter Rank #128

Hunter is more popular, ranked #128 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Riley or Hunter more popular?

Hunter is more popular, ranked #128 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Riley and Hunter mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Hunter means "one who hunts" (Old English origin).

Are Riley and Hunter boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. Hunter is primarily a boy name.