Niles vs Ward

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Niles

Boy #3,177 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"champion, winner"

Origin: Irish Gaelic Niall

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Boy #3,309 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"guardian, watchman"

Origin: Old English

English American British

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Niles Rank #3,177

Ward Rank #3,309

Niles is more popular, ranked #3177 vs #3309 for Ward.

Is Niles or Ward more popular?

Niles is more popular, ranked #3177 compared to Ward at #3309 in the United States.

What do Niles and Ward mean?

Niles means "champion, winner" (Irish Gaelic Niall origin). Ward means "guardian, watchman" (Old English origin).

Are Niles and Ward boy or girl names?

Niles is primarily a boy name. Ward is primarily a boy name.