Chip vs Niles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chip

Boy #3,313 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of Richard, man"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #3,177 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"champion, winner"

Origin: Irish Gaelic Niall

British American Irish

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Chip Rank #3,313

Niles Rank #3,177

Niles is more popular, ranked #3177 vs #3313 for Chip.

Is Chip or Niles more popular?

Niles is more popular, ranked #3177 compared to Chip at #3313 in the United States.

What do Chip and Niles mean?

Chip means "son of Richard, man" (Old English origin). Niles means "champion, winner" (Irish Gaelic Niall origin).

Are Chip and Niles boy or girl names?

Chip is primarily a boy name. Niles is primarily a boy name.