Niles vs Dewayne

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 #3,141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark, swarthy (from Irish Dubhán)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

English African-American American

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Niles Rank #3,177

Dewayne Rank #3,141

Dewayne is more popular, ranked #3141 vs #3177 for Niles.

Is Niles or Dewayne more popular?

Dewayne is more popular, ranked #3141 compared to Niles at #3177 in the United States.

What do Niles and Dewayne mean?

Niles means "champion, winner" (Irish Gaelic Niall origin). Dewayne means "dark, swarthy (from Irish Dubhán)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Niles and Dewayne boy or girl names?

Niles is primarily a boy name. Dewayne is primarily a boy name.