Niles vs Cale

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Niles

Boy #3,177 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"champion, winner"

Origin: Irish Gaelic Niall

British American Irish

✓ All Clear

Boy #3,256 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bold, brave"

Origin: Hebrew (from Caleb)

English American

15 High Risk

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Niles Rank #3,177

Cale Rank #3,256

Niles is more popular, ranked #3177 vs #3256 for Cale.

Is Niles or Cale more popular?

Niles is more popular, ranked #3177 compared to Cale at #3256 in the United States.

What do Niles and Cale mean?

Niles means "champion, winner" (Irish Gaelic Niall origin). Cale means "bold, brave" (Hebrew (from Caleb) origin).

Are Niles and Cale boy or girl names?

Niles is primarily a boy name. Cale is primarily a boy name.