Riley vs Nathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American French

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Riley Rank #229

Nathan Rank #62

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Riley or Nathan more popular?

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Riley and Nathan mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin).

Are Riley and Nathan boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. Nathan is primarily a boy name.