Riley vs Travis

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

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Travis

Boy #362 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"crossing, toll bridge operator"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#362
Total SSA Count
914
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Trav

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Riley Rank #42
Travis Rank #362

Riley is more popular, ranked #42 vs #362 for Travis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Riley ___

  • Riley Grace
  • Riley Mae
  • Riley Ann
  • Riley Jo
  • Riley Kate
  • Riley Claire

Travis ___

  • Travis James
  • Travis Lee
  • Travis Michael
  • Travis Scott
  • Travis Wayne
  • Travis Allen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Riley

Avery Parker Quinn Logan Morgan

If you choose Travis

Cody Mason Brooke Hayley Dylan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Riley or Travis more popular?

Riley is more popular, ranked #42 compared to Travis at #362 in the United States.

What do Riley and Travis mean?

Riley means "Courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Travis means "crossing, toll bridge operator" (Old French origin).

Are Riley and Travis boy or girl names?

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

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