Uriah vs Wiley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Uriah

Boy #655 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my light"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#655
Total SSA Count
421
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Uri, Riah

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Uriah Rank #655
Wiley Rank #1,162

Uriah is more popular, ranked #655 vs #1162 for Wiley.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Uriah ___

  • Uriah James
  • Uriah Cole
  • Uriah Lee
  • Uriah Grant
  • Uriah Blake
  • Uriah Elias

Wiley ___

  • Wiley James
  • Wiley Cole
  • Wiley Reed
  • Wiley Lane
  • Wiley Fox
  • Wiley Bear

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Uriah

Elijah Isaiah Hosea Miriam Selah

If you choose Wiley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Uriah or Wiley more popular?

Uriah is more popular, ranked #655 compared to Wiley at #1162 in the United States.

What do Uriah and Wiley mean?

Uriah means "God is my light" (Hebrew origin). Wiley means "resolute, crafty" (Old English origin).

Are Uriah and Wiley boy or girl names?

Uriah is primarily a boy name. Wiley is primarily a boy name.

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