Riley vs Peter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

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✓ All Clear

Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

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12 High Risk

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Riley Rank #229

Peter Rank #192

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Riley or Peter more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Riley and Peter mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Riley and Peter boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.