Timothy vs Riley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Timothy

Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

English American Christian Greek

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Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Timothy Rank #208

Riley Rank #229

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Timothy or Riley more popular?

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Timothy and Riley mean?

Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin). Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are Timothy and Riley boy or girl names?

Timothy is primarily a boy name. Riley is primarily a boy name.