Riley vs Ryder

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Boy #134 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"horseman, knight"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Riley Rank #229

Ryder Rank #134

Ryder is more popular, ranked #134 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Riley or Ryder more popular?

Ryder is more popular, ranked #134 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Riley and Ryder mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Ryder means "horseman, knight" (Old English origin).

Are Riley and Ryder boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. Ryder is primarily a boy name.