Riley vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

English French German Scandinavian Jewish

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Riley Rank #229

Simon Rank #251

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 vs #251 for Simon.

Is Riley or Simon more popular?

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Riley and Simon mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Riley and Simon boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.