Honest vs Niles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Honest

Boy #3,209 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"truthful, sincere, honorable"

Origin: Old French/Latin

Cultural Roots

American African-American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,209
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Honest Rank #3,209
Niles Rank #3,177

Niles is more popular, ranked #3177 vs #3209 for Honest.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Honest or Niles more popular?

Niles is more popular, ranked #3177 compared to Honest at #3209 in the United States.

What do Honest and Niles mean?

Honest means "truthful, sincere, honorable" (Old French/Latin origin). Niles means "champion, winner" (Irish Gaelic Niall origin).

Are Honest and Niles boy or girl names?

Honest is primarily a boy name. Niles is primarily a boy name.

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