Darey vs Niles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darey

Boy #3,274 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Arcy, Norman town"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,274
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dare

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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

Darey Rank #3,274
Niles Rank #3,177

Niles is more popular, ranked #3177 vs #3274 for Darey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darey ___

  • Darey James
  • Darey Sean
  • Darey Patrick
  • Darey Finn
  • Darey Cole
  • Darey Reid

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 Darey

Declan Fionn Ciara Siobhan Cormac

If you choose Niles

Miles Julian Alistair Cordelia Beatrice

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darey or Niles more popular?

Niles is more popular, ranked #3177 compared to Darey at #3274 in the United States.

What do Darey and Niles mean?

Darey means "from Arcy, Norman town" (Old French origin). Niles means "champion, winner" (Irish Gaelic Niall origin).

Are Darey and Niles boy or girl names?

Darey is primarily a boy name. Niles is primarily a boy name.

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