Riley vs Jensen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Boy #328 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jens (son of John)"

Origin: Scandinavian

Scandinavian American English

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Riley Rank #229

Jensen Rank #328

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 vs #328 for Jensen.

Is Riley or Jensen more popular?

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 compared to Jensen at #328 in the United States.

What do Riley and Jensen mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Jensen means "son of Jens (son of John)" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Riley and Jensen boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. Jensen is primarily a boy name.