Rian vs Niam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rian

Boy #1,263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Celtic British

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Boy #1,435 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, radiant"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American

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Rian Rank #1,263

Niam Rank #1,435

Rian is more popular, ranked #1263 vs #1435 for Niam.

Is Rian or Niam more popular?

Rian is more popular, ranked #1263 compared to Niam at #1435 in the United States.

What do Rian and Niam mean?

Rian means "little king" (Irish Gaelic origin). Niam means "bright, radiant" (Old Irish origin).

Are Rian and Niam boy or girl names?

Rian is primarily a boy name. Niam is primarily a boy name.