Pharaoh vs Nile

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pharaoh

Boy #1,760 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great house"

Origin: Ancient Egyptian

Ancient Egyptian African-American American

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Boy #1,936 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"champion, cloud"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Egyptian

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Pharaoh Rank #1,760

Nile Rank #1,936

Pharaoh is more popular, ranked #1760 vs #1936 for Nile.

Is Pharaoh or Nile more popular?

Pharaoh is more popular, ranked #1760 compared to Nile at #1936 in the United States.

What do Pharaoh and Nile mean?

Pharaoh means "great house" (Ancient Egyptian origin). Nile means "champion, cloud" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Pharaoh and Nile boy or girl names?

Pharaoh is primarily a boy name. Nile is primarily a boy name.