Myles vs Riley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Myles

Boy #99 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"soldier, merciful"

Origin: Latin (miles, soldier)

Cultural Roots

English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#99
Total SSA Count
3,551
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Myl, Myy, Myie

Playground Safety Score

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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

Myles Rank #99
Riley Rank #42

Riley is more popular, ranked #42 vs #99 for Myles.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Myles ___

  • Myles Alexander
  • Myles Thomas
  • Myles James
  • Myles William
  • Myles Edward
  • Myles Owen

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 Myles

Ellis Felix Hugo Ida Cecily

If you choose Riley

Avery Parker Quinn Logan Morgan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Myles or Riley more popular?

Riley is more popular, ranked #42 compared to Myles at #99 in the United States.

What do Myles and Riley mean?

Myles means "soldier, merciful" (Latin (miles, soldier) origin). Riley means "Courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are Myles and Riley boy or girl names?

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

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