Riley vs Jason

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #148 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"healer, to heal"

Origin: Greek Iason

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Riley Rank #229

Jason Rank #148

Jason is more popular, ranked #148 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Riley or Jason more popular?

Jason is more popular, ranked #148 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Riley and Jason mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Jason means "healer, to heal" (Greek Iason origin).

Are Riley and Jason boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. Jason is primarily a boy name.