Riley vs Stephen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Riley Rank #229

Stephen Rank #378

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Riley or Stephen more popular?

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Riley and Stephen mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Riley and Stephen boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. Stephen is primarily a boy name.