Riley vs Jacob

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Supplanter; one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Riley Rank #229

Jacob Rank #41

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Riley or Jacob more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Riley and Jacob mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Riley and Jacob boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. Jacob is primarily a boy name.