Riley vs Jake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

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Riley Rank #229

Jake Rank #423

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 vs #423 for Jake.

Is Riley or Jake more popular?

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 compared to Jake at #423 in the United States.

What do Riley and Jake mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin).

Are Riley and Jake boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. Jake is primarily a boy name.