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Reilly

Gender-neutral · Irish · Medium name

Meaning
Valiant, courageous, outgoing
Pronunciation
RY-lee
Origin
Irish

From Irish surname 'Ó Raghallaigh', from 'raghallach' meaning valiant.

Popularity
Uncommon in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

ModernVintageSoft and gentle

Languages in use: Irish

Commonly used in: United States, Ireland, United Kingdom

Alternate spellings

  • RileyEnglish

    Variant with an R.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Irish Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-20.

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