Stephen vs Riley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English Irish Greek American

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Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Stephen Rank #378

Riley Rank #229

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Stephen or Riley more popular?

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Riley mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin). Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are Stephen and Riley boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Riley is primarily a boy name.