Jeremy vs Riley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jeremy

Boy #266 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God will raise up"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#266
Total SSA Count
1,308
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jer, Jerry, Remy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Jeremy Rank #266
Riley Rank #42

Riley is more popular, ranked #42 vs #266 for Jeremy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jeremy ___

  • Jeremy James
  • Jeremy Cole
  • Jeremy Thomas
  • Jeremy Reid
  • Jeremy Scott
  • Jeremy Blake

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 Jeremy

Joshua Jacob Hannah Jessica Caleb

If you choose Riley

Avery Parker Quinn Logan Morgan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jeremy or Riley more popular?

Riley is more popular, ranked #42 compared to Jeremy at #266 in the United States.

What do Jeremy and Riley mean?

Jeremy means "God will raise up" (Hebrew origin). Riley means "Courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are Jeremy and Riley boy or girl names?

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

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