Riley vs Timothy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

English American Christian Greek

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Riley Rank #229

Timothy Rank #208

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Riley or Timothy more popular?

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Riley and Timothy mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Riley and Timothy boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. Timothy is primarily a boy name.