River vs Riley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

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River Rank #112

Riley Rank #229

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #229 for Riley.

Is River or Riley more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do River and Riley mean?

River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin). Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are River and Riley boy or girl names?

River is primarily a boy name. Riley is primarily a boy name.