Niles vs Ember

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 #3,159 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"glowing coal, burning ember"

Origin: Old English/Norse

American English Germanic

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Niles Rank #3,177

Ember Rank #3,159

Ember is more popular, ranked #3159 vs #3177 for Niles.

Is Niles or Ember more popular?

Ember is more popular, ranked #3159 compared to Niles at #3177 in the United States.

What do Niles and Ember mean?

Niles means "champion, winner" (Irish Gaelic Niall origin). Ember means "glowing coal, burning ember" (Old English/Norse origin).

Are Niles and Ember boy or girl names?

Niles is primarily a boy name. Ember is primarily a boy name.