Riley vs Raphael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #421 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine healer"

Origin: Hebrew

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Riley Rank #229

Raphael Rank #421

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 vs #421 for Raphael.

Is Riley or Raphael more popular?

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 compared to Raphael at #421 in the United States.

What do Riley and Raphael mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Raphael means "divine healer" (Hebrew origin).

Are Riley and Raphael boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. Raphael is primarily a boy name.