Bennett 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
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Popularity Comparison

Bennett Rank #60
Riley Rank #42

Riley is more popular, ranked #42 vs #60 for Bennett.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bennett ___

  • Bennett James
  • Bennett Thomas
  • Bennett Alexander
  • Bennett William
  • Bennett John
  • Bennett Charles

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 Bennett

Charlotte Eleanor Theodore Oliver Arabella

If you choose Riley

Avery Parker Quinn Logan Morgan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bennett or Riley more popular?

Riley is more popular, ranked #42 compared to Bennett at #60 in the United States.

What do Bennett and Riley mean?

Bennett means "blessed" (Latin origin). Riley means "Courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are Bennett and Riley boy or girl names?

Bennett is primarily a boy name. Riley is primarily a girl name.

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