Riley vs Jace

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #114 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Jason, the healer"

Origin: Greek

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Riley Rank #229

Jace Rank #114

Jace is more popular, ranked #114 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Riley or Jace more popular?

Jace is more popular, ranked #114 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Riley and Jace mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Jace means "short form of Jason, the healer" (Greek origin).

Are Riley and Jace boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. Jace is primarily a boy name.