Riley Name Meaning
The name Riley comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Riley below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Riley Name Meaning
& f EnglishFrom a surname which comes from two distinct sources. As an Irish surname it is a variant of REILLY. As an English surname it is derived from a place name meaning "rye clearing" in Old English.
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