West vs Niam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

West

Boy #1,339 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the western direction"

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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West Rank #1,339

Niam Rank #1,435

West is more popular, ranked #1339 vs #1435 for Niam.

Is West or Niam more popular?

West is more popular, ranked #1339 compared to Niam at #1435 in the United States.

What do West and Niam mean?

West means "from the western direction" (Old English origin). Niam means "bright, radiant" (Old Irish origin).

Are West and Niam boy or girl names?

West is primarily a boy name. Niam is primarily a boy name.