Riley vs Kayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Boy #291 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rejoice, healer"

Origin: American/Persian

American

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Riley Rank #229

Kayson Rank #291

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 vs #291 for Kayson.

Is Riley or Kayson more popular?

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 compared to Kayson at #291 in the United States.

What do Riley and Kayson mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Kayson means "rejoice, healer" (American/Persian origin).

Are Riley and Kayson boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. Kayson is primarily a boy name.