Chase 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

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Popularity Comparison

Chase Rank #173
Riley Rank #42

Riley is more popular, ranked #42 vs #173 for Chase.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Chase ___

  • Chase Anthony
  • Chase Michael
  • Chase Alexander
  • Chase William
  • Chase Thomas
  • Chase Robert

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 Chase

Logan Blake Morgan Taylor Drew

If you choose Riley

Avery Parker Quinn Logan Morgan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chase or Riley more popular?

Riley is more popular, ranked #42 compared to Chase at #173 in the United States.

What do Chase and Riley mean?

Chase means "hunter" (Old French origin). Riley means "Courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are Chase and Riley boy or girl names?

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

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