John-Riley
Hebrew and Old English · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name John-Riley
John-Riley is a hyphenated given name combining "John," derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan meaning "God is gracious," and "Riley," which comes from the Old English surname Ryley, originally referring to a rye field or dwelling near rye land.
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Etymology
John-Riley is a hyphenated given name combining "John," derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan meaning "God is gracious," and "Riley," which comes from the Old English surname Ryley, originally referring to a rye field or dwelling near rye land. The name is primarily used in English-speaking countries, particularly the United States, where hyphenated given names became more common in the 20th century; it has no significant historical or religious precedent as a combined name.
John-Riley currently ranks #4,632 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2014.
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