Larkin vs Niles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Larkin

Boy #2,984 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rough, fierce (diminutive)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English American

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Boy #3,177 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"champion, winner"

Origin: Irish Gaelic Niall

British American Irish

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Larkin Rank #2,984

Niles Rank #3,177

Larkin is more popular, ranked #2984 vs #3177 for Niles.

Is Larkin or Niles more popular?

Larkin is more popular, ranked #2984 compared to Niles at #3177 in the United States.

What do Larkin and Niles mean?

Larkin means "rough, fierce (diminutive)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Niles means "champion, winner" (Irish Gaelic Niall origin).

Are Larkin and Niles boy or girl names?

Larkin is primarily a boy name. Niles is primarily a boy name.