Niles vs Ruston

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 #3,029 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"settlement near rye fields"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Niles Rank #3,177

Ruston Rank #3,029

Ruston is more popular, ranked #3029 vs #3177 for Niles.

Is Niles or Ruston more popular?

Ruston is more popular, ranked #3029 compared to Niles at #3177 in the United States.

What do Niles and Ruston mean?

Niles means "champion, winner" (Irish Gaelic Niall origin). Ruston means "settlement near rye fields" (Old English origin).

Are Niles and Ruston boy or girl names?

Niles is primarily a boy name. Ruston is primarily a boy name.