Riley vs Tate

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Boy #210 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cheerful, pleasant"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Riley Rank #229

Tate Rank #210

Tate is more popular, ranked #210 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Riley or Tate more popular?

Tate is more popular, ranked #210 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Riley and Tate mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Tate means "cheerful, pleasant" (Old English origin).

Are Riley and Tate boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. Tate is primarily a boy name.