Niam vs Rian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Niam

Boy #1,435 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, radiant"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American

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Boy #1,263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Celtic British

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Niam Rank #1,435

Rian Rank #1,263

Rian is more popular, ranked #1263 vs #1435 for Niam.

Is Niam or Rian more popular?

Rian is more popular, ranked #1263 compared to Niam at #1435 in the United States.

What do Niam and Rian mean?

Niam means "bright, radiant" (Old Irish origin). Rian means "little king" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Niam and Rian boy or girl names?

Niam is primarily a boy name. Rian is primarily a boy name.