Boy Name · English Origin
Reilly
Reilly — a boy name from the English tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. Its meaning, "Strong counsel", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Rolly is on your shortlist, Reilly belongs in the same conversation.
Reilly meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Strong counsel
Origin: English naming roots help connect Reilly to related English baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Reilly as R·E·I·L·L·Y, with 6 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Reilly is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Reilly variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Reillya, Reillye, Reillyy, Reill.
- Nicknames: Rei and R.
- Middle names: Pair Reilly with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Reilly middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Rolly, Reuel, Reola, Raoul, Rahul — full picks on the sibling names for Reilly guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Reilly? Browse our names like Reilly guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Reilly
What does the name Reilly mean?
Reilly means "Strong counsel" and is of English origin.
What is the origin of Reilly?
Reilly originates in English naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Reilly?
Reilly has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Reilly a boy's or girl's name?
Reilly is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Reilly in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Reilly sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Reilly?
Names that share Reilly's sound and style include Rolly, Reuel, Reola, Raoul, Rahul.
What middle names pair well with Reilly?
Good middle-name fits for Reilly pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Reilly is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Reilly is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Reilly?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Reilly share its rhythm without rhyming — Rolly, Reuel, Reola all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.