Niles vs Leslie

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 #3,003 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"garden of hollies, holly garden"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

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Niles Rank #3,177

Leslie Rank #3,003

Leslie is more popular, ranked #3003 vs #3177 for Niles.

Is Niles or Leslie more popular?

Leslie is more popular, ranked #3003 compared to Niles at #3177 in the United States.

What do Niles and Leslie mean?

Niles means "champion, winner" (Irish Gaelic Niall origin). Leslie means "garden of hollies, holly garden" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Niles and Leslie boy or girl names?

Niles is primarily a boy name. Leslie is primarily a boy name.