Niles vs Willard

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 #3,004 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"determined guard, resolute protector"

Origin: Old English

English American Germanic

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Niles Rank #3,177

Willard Rank #3,004

Willard is more popular, ranked #3004 vs #3177 for Niles.

Is Niles or Willard more popular?

Willard is more popular, ranked #3004 compared to Niles at #3177 in the United States.

What do Niles and Willard mean?

Niles means "champion, winner" (Irish Gaelic Niall origin). Willard means "determined guard, resolute protector" (Old English origin).

Are Niles and Willard boy or girl names?

Niles is primarily a boy name. Willard is primarily a boy name.