Niles vs Larkin

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 #2,984 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rough, fierce (diminutive)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English American

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Niles Rank #3,177

Larkin Rank #2,984

Larkin is more popular, ranked #2984 vs #3177 for Niles.

Is Niles or Larkin more popular?

Larkin is more popular, ranked #2984 compared to Niles at #3177 in the United States.

What do Niles and Larkin mean?

Niles means "champion, winner" (Irish Gaelic Niall origin). Larkin means "rough, fierce (diminutive)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Niles and Larkin boy or girl names?

Niles is primarily a boy name. Larkin is primarily a boy name.