Riley vs Reed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Boy #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Riley Rank #229

Reed Rank #422

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 vs #422 for Reed.

Is Riley or Reed more popular?

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 compared to Reed at #422 in the United States.

What do Riley and Reed mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin).

Are Riley and Reed boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. Reed is primarily a boy name.