Riley vs Isaiah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Boy #56 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord saves"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English African American

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Riley Rank #229

Isaiah Rank #56

Isaiah is more popular, ranked #56 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Riley or Isaiah more popular?

Isaiah is more popular, ranked #56 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Riley and Isaiah mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Isaiah means "the Lord saves" (Hebrew origin).

Are Riley and Isaiah boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. Isaiah is primarily a boy name.