Niles vs Cliff

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Niles

Boy #3,177 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"champion, winner"

Origin: Irish Gaelic Niall

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Boy #3,023 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"steep rock face by a crossing"

Origin: Old English

English American British

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Niles Rank #3,177

Cliff Rank #3,023

Cliff is more popular, ranked #3023 vs #3177 for Niles.

Is Niles or Cliff more popular?

Cliff is more popular, ranked #3023 compared to Niles at #3177 in the United States.

What do Niles and Cliff mean?

Niles means "champion, winner" (Irish Gaelic Niall origin). Cliff means "steep rock face by a crossing" (Old English origin).

Are Niles and Cliff boy or girl names?

Niles is primarily a boy name. Cliff is primarily a boy name.