Riley vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Riley Rank #229

Nicholas Rank #117

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Riley or Nicholas more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Riley and Nicholas mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Riley and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.