Rylan vs Riley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rylan

Boy #372 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"land where rye grows"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Rylan Rank #372

Riley Rank #229

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 vs #372 for Rylan.

Is Rylan or Riley more popular?

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 compared to Rylan at #372 in the United States.

What do Rylan and Riley mean?

Rylan means "land where rye grows" (Old English origin). Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are Rylan and Riley boy or girl names?

Rylan is primarily a boy name. Riley is primarily a boy name.