Auburn
Meaning
"reddish-brown, auburn color"
Origin: Old French/Latin
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #5,376
- Total SSA Count
- 24
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Casual
- Nicknames
- Aub, Bree, Aubie
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"reddish-brown, auburn color"
Origin: Old French/Latin
"courageous; descendant of Raghallach"
Origin: Irish Gaelic
Auburn is more popular, ranked #5376 vs #5450 for Rhiley.
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Auburn is more popular, ranked #5376 compared to Rhiley at #5450 in the United States.
Auburn means "reddish-brown, auburn color" (Old French/Latin origin). Rhiley means "courageous; descendant of Raghallach" (Irish Gaelic origin).
Auburn is primarily a girl name. Rhiley is primarily a girl name.