Niles vs Sheppard

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 #3,338 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herder of sheep, shepherd"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Niles Rank #3,177

Sheppard Rank #3,338

Niles is more popular, ranked #3177 vs #3338 for Sheppard.

Is Niles or Sheppard more popular?

Niles is more popular, ranked #3177 compared to Sheppard at #3338 in the United States.

What do Niles and Sheppard mean?

Niles means "champion, winner" (Irish Gaelic Niall origin). Sheppard means "herder of sheep, shepherd" (Old English origin).

Are Niles and Sheppard boy or girl names?

Niles is primarily a boy name. Sheppard is primarily a boy name.