Riley vs Wells

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Boy #377 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near the wells or springs"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Riley Rank #229

Wells Rank #377

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 vs #377 for Wells.

Is Riley or Wells more popular?

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Riley and Wells mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin).

Are Riley and Wells boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. Wells is primarily a boy name.