Niles vs Wave

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 #3,245 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ocean wave, moving water"

Origin: English

American English

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Niles Rank #3,177

Wave Rank #3,245

Niles is more popular, ranked #3177 vs #3245 for Wave.

Is Niles or Wave more popular?

Niles is more popular, ranked #3177 compared to Wave at #3245 in the United States.

What do Niles and Wave mean?

Niles means "champion, winner" (Irish Gaelic Niall origin). Wave means "ocean wave, moving water" (English origin).

Are Niles and Wave boy or girl names?

Niles is primarily a boy name. Wave is primarily a boy name.