Bray vs Reilly

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bray

Boy #2,828 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hill, marshland"

Origin: Old French/English

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,828
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Bray Rank #2,828
Reilly Rank #2,728

Reilly is more popular, ranked #2728 vs #2828 for Bray.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bray ___

  • Bray James
  • Bray Thomas
  • Bray Lee
  • Bray Alexander
  • Bray Elliott
  • Bray Owen

Reilly ___

  • Reilly Grace
  • Reilly Ann
  • Reilly Mae
  • Reilly Kate
  • Reilly Claire
  • Reilly Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bray

Grey Finn Quinn Blake Sloane

If you choose Reilly

Finn Caitlin Declan Sienna Aidan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bray or Reilly more popular?

Reilly is more popular, ranked #2728 compared to Bray at #2828 in the United States.

What do Bray and Reilly mean?

Bray means "hill, marshland" (Old French/English origin). Reilly means "courageous, valiant" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Bray and Reilly boy or girl names?

Bray is primarily a boy name. Reilly is primarily a girl name.

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