Riley vs Wade

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Boy #341 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ford"

Origin: Old English

English American Welsh

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Riley Rank #229

Wade Rank #341

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 vs #341 for Wade.

Is Riley or Wade more popular?

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 compared to Wade at #341 in the United States.

What do Riley and Wade mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin).

Are Riley and Wade boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. Wade is primarily a boy name.