Addison vs Riley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Girl #42 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#42
Total SSA Count
4,644
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ri, Rile

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Riley →

Popularity Comparison

Addison Rank #68
Riley Rank #42

Riley is more popular, ranked #42 vs #68 for Addison.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Addison ___

  • Addison Grace
  • Addison Mae
  • Addison Rose
  • Addison Claire
  • Addison Lee
  • Addison Kate

Riley ___

  • Riley Grace
  • Riley Mae
  • Riley Ann
  • Riley Jo
  • Riley Kate
  • Riley Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Addison

Peyton Parker Harper Jackson Blake

If you choose Riley

Avery Parker Quinn Logan Morgan

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Addison or Riley more popular?

Riley is more popular, ranked #42 compared to Addison at #68 in the United States.

What do Addison and Riley mean?

Addison means "son of Adam" (Old English origin). Riley means "Courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are Addison and Riley boy or girl names?

Addison is primarily a girl name. Riley is primarily a girl name.

More Comparisons

Riley vs Addison Addison vs Elsie Addison vs Grace Addison vs Arya Addison vs Eliana
← Full profile: Addison ← Full profile: Riley Browse all baby names