Hazel 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

Hazel Rank #19
Riley Rank #42

Hazel is more popular, ranked #19 vs #42 for Riley.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hazel ___

  • Hazel Grace
  • Hazel Mae
  • Hazel Rose
  • Hazel Claire
  • Hazel Jean
  • Hazel Faye

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 Hazel

Violet Jasper Iris Arlo Pearl

If you choose Riley

Avery Parker Quinn Logan Morgan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hazel or Riley more popular?

Hazel is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Riley at #42 in the United States.

What do Hazel and Riley mean?

Hazel means "hazel tree" (Old English origin). Riley means "Courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are Hazel and Riley boy or girl names?

Hazel is primarily a girl name. Riley is primarily a girl name.

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