Ronan vs Riley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ronan

Boy #257 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little seal"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish Celtic English

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Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Ronan Rank #257

Riley Rank #229

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 vs #257 for Ronan.

Is Ronan or Riley more popular?

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 compared to Ronan at #257 in the United States.

What do Ronan and Riley mean?

Ronan means "little seal" (Old Irish origin). Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are Ronan and Riley boy or girl names?

Ronan is primarily a boy name. Riley is primarily a boy name.