Riley vs Rory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Boy #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish English American

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Riley Rank #229

Rory Rank #226

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Riley or Rory more popular?

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Riley and Rory mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Riley and Rory boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. Rory is primarily a boy name.