Riley vs Wesley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Boy #58 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the western farmstead"

Origin: Old English

English American Protestant Christian

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Riley Rank #229

Wesley Rank #58

Wesley is more popular, ranked #58 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Riley or Wesley more popular?

Wesley is more popular, ranked #58 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Riley and Wesley mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Wesley means "from the western farmstead" (Old English origin).

Are Riley and Wesley boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. Wesley is primarily a boy name.