Simon vs Riley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Simon

Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

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Simon Rank #251

Riley Rank #229

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 vs #251 for Simon.

Is Simon or Riley more popular?

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Simon and Riley mean?

Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin). Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are Simon and Riley boy or girl names?

Simon is primarily a boy name. Riley is primarily a boy name.