Riley vs Nicolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Riley Rank #229

Nicolas Rank #184

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Riley or Nicolas more popular?

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Riley and Nicolas mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Riley and Nicolas boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. Nicolas is primarily a boy name.