Smith vs Niam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Smith

Boy #1,580 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"metalworker, blacksmith"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #1,435 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, radiant"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American

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Smith Rank #1,580

Niam Rank #1,435

Niam is more popular, ranked #1435 vs #1580 for Smith.

Is Smith or Niam more popular?

Niam is more popular, ranked #1435 compared to Smith at #1580 in the United States.

What do Smith and Niam mean?

Smith means "metalworker, blacksmith" (Old English origin). Niam means "bright, radiant" (Old Irish origin).

Are Smith and Niam boy or girl names?

Smith is primarily a boy name. Niam is primarily a boy name.