Niles vs Bane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Niles

Boy #3,177 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"champion, winner"

Origin: Irish Gaelic Niall

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Boy #3,170 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cause of death, ruin, poison"

Origin: Old English bana

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Niles Rank #3,177

Bane Rank #3,170

Bane is more popular, ranked #3170 vs #3177 for Niles.

Is Niles or Bane more popular?

Bane is more popular, ranked #3170 compared to Niles at #3177 in the United States.

What do Niles and Bane mean?

Niles means "champion, winner" (Irish Gaelic Niall origin). Bane means "cause of death, ruin, poison" (Old English bana origin).

Are Niles and Bane boy or girl names?

Niles is primarily a boy name. Bane is primarily a boy name.