Riley vs Jonathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

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Riley Rank #229

Jonathan Rank #83

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Riley or Jonathan more popular?

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Riley and Jonathan mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin).

Are Riley and Jonathan boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. Jonathan is primarily a boy name.