Riley vs Saint

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #229
Total SSA Count: 1,567
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

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Isaac Hayes Kayden Lane

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Saint

Boy #282 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God"

Origin: Latin via Old French

Cultural Roots

American Celebrity culture

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #282
Total SSA Count: 1,195
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Riley Rank #229

Saint Rank #282

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 vs #282 for Saint.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Riley or Saint more popular?

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 compared to Saint at #282 in the United States.

What do Riley and Saint mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Saint means "holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God" (Latin via Old French origin).

Are Riley and Saint boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. Saint is primarily a boy name.

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