Riley vs Patrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Irish English Scottish American

8 High Risk

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Riley Rank #229

Patrick Rank #221

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Riley or Patrick more popular?

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Riley and Patrick mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin).

Are Riley and Patrick boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. Patrick is primarily a boy name.