Saint vs Riley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Saint

Boy #282 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God"

Origin: Latin via Old French

Cultural Roots

American Celebrity culture

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #282
Total SSA Count: 1,195
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

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Parker Jason Zayne Colson

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Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #229
Total SSA Count: 1,567
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Dariel Tobias Crew Kohen

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Popularity Comparison

Saint Rank #282

Riley Rank #229

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 vs #282 for Saint.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saint or Riley more popular?

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 compared to Saint at #282 in the United States.

What do Saint and Riley mean?

Saint means "holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God" (Latin via Old French origin). Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are Saint and Riley boy or girl names?

Saint is primarily a boy name. Riley is primarily a boy name.

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