Riley vs Raymond

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #380 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Riley Rank #229

Raymond Rank #380

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 vs #380 for Raymond.

Is Riley or Raymond more popular?

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 compared to Raymond at #380 in the United States.

What do Riley and Raymond mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Raymond means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Riley and Raymond boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. Raymond is primarily a boy name.