Riley vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Riley Rank #229

Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Riley or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Riley and Matthew mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Riley and Matthew boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.