Reilly
RYE-lee
Popularity
#2730
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Irish
Total Births
9,977
Peak Year
#543 in 1997
First Recorded
1953
Style
Modern & Trendy, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
An Irish surname, anglicized from the Gaelic "Ó Raghallaigh," meaning "descendant of Raghallach." Raghallach means "valiant" or "brave".
Gender Split
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Reilly Opelka
American professional tennis player
John C. Reilly
American actor
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