Niles vs Layden

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 #3,272 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"meadow valley, low ground"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Niles Rank #3,177

Layden Rank #3,272

Niles is more popular, ranked #3177 vs #3272 for Layden.

Is Niles or Layden more popular?

Niles is more popular, ranked #3177 compared to Layden at #3272 in the United States.

What do Niles and Layden mean?

Niles means "champion, winner" (Irish Gaelic Niall origin). Layden means "meadow valley, low ground" (Old English origin).

Are Niles and Layden boy or girl names?

Niles is primarily a boy name. Layden is primarily a boy name.