Ward vs Niles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ward

Boy #3,309 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"guardian, watchman"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #3,177 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"champion, winner"

Origin: Irish Gaelic Niall

British American Irish

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Ward Rank #3,309

Niles Rank #3,177

Niles is more popular, ranked #3177 vs #3309 for Ward.

Is Ward or Niles more popular?

Niles is more popular, ranked #3177 compared to Ward at #3309 in the United States.

What do Ward and Niles mean?

Ward means "guardian, watchman" (Old English origin). Niles means "champion, winner" (Irish Gaelic Niall origin).

Are Ward and Niles boy or girl names?

Ward is primarily a boy name. Niles is primarily a boy name.