Riley vs Knox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

American Scottish English

✓ All Clear

Riley Rank #229

Knox Rank #209

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Riley or Knox more popular?

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Riley and Knox mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are Riley and Knox boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. Knox is primarily a boy name.