Riley: name meaning and origin

Riley

valiant

Irish · Unisex · 2 syllables

Riley is a Irish name meaning "valiant". It has 2 syllables, stressed on Ri, and is used for both boys and girls.

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Sibling names for Riley

  • Riley & Liam Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Riley & Saoirse Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Riley & Andrew Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Riley & Ari Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Riley & Charlie Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Riley & Charlotte Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Riley & Edith Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Riley & Ethan Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.

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Questions about Riley

What does the name Riley mean?

Riley is a Irish name meaning "valiant".

How many syllables are in Riley?

Riley has 2 syllables (Ri-ley), with the stress usually on "Ri".

Is Riley a boy's or girl's name?

Riley is used for both boys and girls.