Riley vs Roman

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #52 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"citizen of Rome, Roman"

Origin: Latin

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Riley Rank #229

Roman Rank #52

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Riley or Roman more popular?

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Riley and Roman mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Roman means "citizen of Rome, Roman" (Latin origin).

Are Riley and Roman boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. Roman is primarily a boy name.