Clarke vs Niles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clarke

Girl #1,872 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"scribe, secretary, scholar"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,872
Total SSA Count
107
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cla, Clar, Clary

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Niles

Boy #3,177 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"champion, winner"

Origin: Irish Gaelic Niall

Cultural Roots

British American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,177
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Nile, Ni

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Popularity Comparison

Clarke Rank #1,872
Niles Rank #3,177

Clarke is more popular, ranked #1872 vs #3177 for Niles.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clarke ___

  • Clarke Rose
  • Clarke Jane
  • Clarke Anne
  • Clarke Louise
  • Clarke Quinn
  • Clarke Wren

Niles ___

  • Niles Alexander
  • Niles James
  • Niles Edward
  • Niles Thomas
  • Niles William
  • Niles Oliver

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clarke

Blake Quinn Sloane Hayes Greer

If you choose Niles

Miles Julian Alistair Cordelia Beatrice

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clarke or Niles more popular?

Clarke is more popular, ranked #1872 compared to Niles at #3177 in the United States.

What do Clarke and Niles mean?

Clarke means "scribe, secretary, scholar" (Old English origin). Niles means "champion, winner" (Irish Gaelic Niall origin).

Are Clarke and Niles boy or girl names?

Clarke is primarily a girl name. Niles is primarily a boy name.

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