Riley vs Jackson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Boy #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

English American Australian

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Riley Rank #229

Jackson Rank #35

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Riley or Jackson more popular?

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Riley and Jackson mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin).

Are Riley and Jackson boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. Jackson is primarily a boy name.