Riley vs Rowan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Boy #71 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little red-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish British American

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Riley Rank #229

Rowan Rank #71

Rowan is more popular, ranked #71 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Riley or Rowan more popular?

Rowan is more popular, ranked #71 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Riley and Rowan mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Rowan means "little red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Riley and Rowan boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. Rowan is primarily a boy name.