Riley vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Riley Rank #229

Paul Rank #264

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Riley or Paul more popular?

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Riley and Paul mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Riley and Paul boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.