Steven vs Riley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Steven

Boy #269 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

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Steven Rank #269

Riley Rank #229

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 vs #269 for Steven.

Is Steven or Riley more popular?

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 compared to Steven at #269 in the United States.

What do Steven and Riley mean?

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

Are Steven and Riley boy or girl names?

Steven is primarily a boy name. Riley is primarily a boy name.