Riley vs Maxwell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Boy #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

Scottish English American

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Riley Rank #229

Maxwell Rank #182

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Riley or Maxwell more popular?

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Riley and Maxwell mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin).

Are Riley and Maxwell boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. Maxwell is primarily a boy name.