Wilder vs Riley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilder

Boy #391 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hunter, one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

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Wilder Rank #391

Riley Rank #229

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 vs #391 for Wilder.

Is Wilder or Riley more popular?

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 compared to Wilder at #391 in the United States.

What do Wilder and Riley mean?

Wilder means "hunter, one who hunts" (Old English origin). Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are Wilder and Riley boy or girl names?

Wilder is primarily a boy name. Riley is primarily a boy name.