Riley vs Rylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Boy #372 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"land where rye grows"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Riley Rank #229

Rylan Rank #372

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 vs #372 for Rylan.

Is Riley or Rylan more popular?

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 compared to Rylan at #372 in the United States.

What do Riley and Rylan mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Rylan means "land where rye grows" (Old English origin).

Are Riley and Rylan boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. Rylan is primarily a boy name.