Riley vs Max

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Riley Rank #229

Max Rank #175

Max is more popular, ranked #175 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Riley or Max more popular?

Max is more popular, ranked #175 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Riley and Max mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Max means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Riley and Max boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. Max is primarily a boy name.