Riley vs Ryan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

Irish English American

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Riley Rank #229

Ryan Rank #87

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Riley or Ryan more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Riley and Ryan mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin).

Are Riley and Ryan boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. Ryan is primarily a boy name.