Riley vs Leon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Riley Rank #229

Leon Rank #141

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Riley or Leon more popular?

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Riley and Leon mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Leon means "lion" (Greek origin).

Are Riley and Leon boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. Leon is primarily a boy name.