Riley vs Vera

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

Riley Rank #42
Vera Rank #226

Riley is more popular, ranked #42 vs #226 for Vera.

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

Vera ___

  • Vera Rose
  • Vera Louise
  • Vera Grace
  • Vera Mae
  • Vera Jane
  • Vera Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Riley

Avery Parker Quinn Logan Morgan

If you choose Vera

Hugo Felix Iris Cora Otto

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Riley or Vera more popular?

Riley is more popular, ranked #42 compared to Vera at #226 in the United States.

What do Riley and Vera mean?

Riley means "Courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Vera means "faith" (Russian/Slavic origin).

Are Riley and Vera boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a girl name. Vera is primarily a girl name.

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