Thomas vs Riley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thomas

Boy #39 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Twin"

Origin: Aramaic

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Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

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Thomas Rank #39

Riley Rank #229

Thomas is more popular, ranked #39 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Thomas or Riley more popular?

Thomas is more popular, ranked #39 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Thomas and Riley mean?

Thomas means "Twin" (Aramaic origin). Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are Thomas and Riley boy or girl names?

Thomas is primarily a boy name. Riley is primarily a boy name.