Macen vs Niles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Macen

Boy #3,233 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"stoneworker, bricklayer"

Origin: Old French 'maçon'

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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Macen Rank #3,233

Niles Rank #3,177

Niles is more popular, ranked #3177 vs #3233 for Macen.

Is Macen or Niles more popular?

Niles is more popular, ranked #3177 compared to Macen at #3233 in the United States.

What do Macen and Niles mean?

Macen means "stoneworker, bricklayer" (Old French 'maçon' origin). Niles means "champion, winner" (Irish Gaelic Niall origin).

Are Macen and Niles boy or girl names?

Macen is primarily a boy name. Niles is primarily a boy name.