Niles vs Cato

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Niles

Boy #3,177 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"champion, winner"

Origin: Irish Gaelic Niall

British American Irish

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Boy #3,061 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"all-knowing, wise"

Origin: Latin

Roman English American Dutch

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Niles Rank #3,177

Cato Rank #3,061

Cato is more popular, ranked #3061 vs #3177 for Niles.

Is Niles or Cato more popular?

Cato is more popular, ranked #3061 compared to Niles at #3177 in the United States.

What do Niles and Cato mean?

Niles means "champion, winner" (Irish Gaelic Niall origin). Cato means "all-knowing, wise" (Latin origin).

Are Niles and Cato boy or girl names?

Niles is primarily a boy name. Cato is primarily a boy name.