Wave vs Niles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wave

Boy #3,245 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ocean wave, moving water"

Origin: English

American 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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Wave Rank #3,245

Niles Rank #3,177

Niles is more popular, ranked #3177 vs #3245 for Wave.

Is Wave or Niles more popular?

Niles is more popular, ranked #3177 compared to Wave at #3245 in the United States.

What do Wave and Niles mean?

Wave means "ocean wave, moving water" (English origin). Niles means "champion, winner" (Irish Gaelic Niall origin).

Are Wave and Niles boy or girl names?

Wave is primarily a boy name. Niles is primarily a boy name.