Riley vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Riley Rank #229

Xander Rank #216

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Riley or Xander more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Riley and Xander mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Riley and Xander boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.