Niles vs Walden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Niles

Boy #3,177 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"champion, winner"

Origin: Irish Gaelic Niall

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Boy #3,210 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller in the forest"

Origin: Old English

English American German

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Niles Rank #3,177

Walden Rank #3,210

Niles is more popular, ranked #3177 vs #3210 for Walden.

Is Niles or Walden more popular?

Niles is more popular, ranked #3177 compared to Walden at #3210 in the United States.

What do Niles and Walden mean?

Niles means "champion, winner" (Irish Gaelic Niall origin). Walden means "dweller in the forest" (Old English origin).

Are Niles and Walden boy or girl names?

Niles is primarily a boy name. Walden is primarily a boy name.