Riley vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Riley Rank #229

River Rank #112

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Riley or River more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Riley and River mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Riley and River boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.