Riley vs Mason

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Boy #42 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Stone worker; one who builds with stone"

Origin: English

English American

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Riley Rank #229

Mason Rank #42

Mason is more popular, ranked #42 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Riley or Mason more popular?

Mason is more popular, ranked #42 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Riley and Mason mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Mason means "Stone worker; one who builds with stone" (English origin).

Are Riley and Mason boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. Mason is primarily a boy name.