Riley vs Miles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #37 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"soldier, warrior"

Origin: Latin miles meaning soldier

English Latin Irish American

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Riley Rank #229

Miles Rank #37

Miles is more popular, ranked #37 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Riley or Miles more popular?

Miles is more popular, ranked #37 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Riley and Miles mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Miles means "soldier, warrior" (Latin miles meaning soldier origin).

Are Riley and Miles boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. Miles is primarily a boy name.