Niles vs Ken

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Niles

Boy #3,177 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"champion, winner"

Origin: Irish Gaelic Niall

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Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Niles Rank #3,177

Ken Rank #3,299

Niles is more popular, ranked #3177 vs #3299 for Ken.

Is Niles or Ken more popular?

Niles is more popular, ranked #3177 compared to Ken at #3299 in the United States.

What do Niles and Ken mean?

Niles means "champion, winner" (Irish Gaelic Niall origin). Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Niles and Ken boy or girl names?

Niles is primarily a boy name. Ken is primarily a boy name.