Niam vs Alder

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Niam

Boy #1,435 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, radiant"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American

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Boy #1,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder tree"

Origin: Old English alor

English German Scandinavian American

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Niam Rank #1,435

Alder Rank #1,424

Alder is more popular, ranked #1424 vs #1435 for Niam.

Is Niam or Alder more popular?

Alder is more popular, ranked #1424 compared to Niam at #1435 in the United States.

What do Niam and Alder mean?

Niam means "bright, radiant" (Old Irish origin). Alder means "alder tree" (Old English alor origin).

Are Niam and Alder boy or girl names?

Niam is primarily a boy name. Alder is primarily a boy name.