Layden vs Niles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Layden

Boy #3,272 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"meadow valley, low ground"

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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Layden Rank #3,272

Niles Rank #3,177

Niles is more popular, ranked #3177 vs #3272 for Layden.

Is Layden or Niles more popular?

Niles is more popular, ranked #3177 compared to Layden at #3272 in the United States.

What do Layden and Niles mean?

Layden means "meadow valley, low ground" (Old English origin). Niles means "champion, winner" (Irish Gaelic Niall origin).

Are Layden and Niles boy or girl names?

Layden is primarily a boy name. Niles is primarily a boy name.