Riley vs King

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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Riley Rank #229

King Rank #343

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 vs #343 for King.

Is Riley or King more popular?

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do Riley and King mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Riley and King boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.