Tyler vs Riley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tyler

Boy #191 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"tile maker, brick layer"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

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Tyler Rank #191

Riley Rank #229

Tyler is more popular, ranked #191 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Tyler or Riley more popular?

Tyler is more popular, ranked #191 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Tyler and Riley mean?

Tyler means "tile maker, brick layer" (Old English origin). Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are Tyler and Riley boy or girl names?

Tyler is primarily a boy name. Riley is primarily a boy name.