Nova vs Wiley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nova

Boy #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,162 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute, crafty"

Origin: Old English

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Nova Rank #1,180

Wiley Rank #1,162

Wiley is more popular, ranked #1162 vs #1180 for Nova.

Is Nova or Wiley more popular?

Wiley is more popular, ranked #1162 compared to Nova at #1180 in the United States.

What do Nova and Wiley mean?

Nova means "new, young" (Latin origin). Wiley means "resolute, crafty" (Old English origin).

Are Nova and Wiley boy or girl names?

Nova is primarily a boy name. Wiley is primarily a boy name.