Niles vs Oakes

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 #3,027 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller near the oak trees"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Niles Rank #3,177

Oakes Rank #3,027

Oakes is more popular, ranked #3027 vs #3177 for Niles.

Is Niles or Oakes more popular?

Oakes is more popular, ranked #3027 compared to Niles at #3177 in the United States.

What do Niles and Oakes mean?

Niles means "champion, winner" (Irish Gaelic Niall origin). Oakes means "dweller near the oak trees" (Old English origin).

Are Niles and Oakes boy or girl names?

Niles is primarily a boy name. Oakes is primarily a boy name.