Eamon vs Niam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eamon

Boy #1,504 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wealthy protector"

Origin: Old English via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,504
Total SSA Count
119
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eam

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Popularity Comparison

Eamon Rank #1,504
Niam Rank #1,435

Niam is more popular, ranked #1435 vs #1504 for Eamon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eamon ___

  • Eamon Patrick
  • Eamon James
  • Eamon Seán
  • Eamon Cormac
  • Eamon Fionn
  • Eamon Thomas

Niam ___

  • Niam James
  • Niam Patrick
  • Niam Sean
  • Niam Finn
  • Niam Connor
  • Niam Brendan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Eamon

Ciarán Fionn Siobhán Aoife Niamh

If you choose Niam

Cian Finn Saoirse Ciara Eoin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eamon or Niam more popular?

Niam is more popular, ranked #1435 compared to Eamon at #1504 in the United States.

What do Eamon and Niam mean?

Eamon means "wealthy protector" (Old English via Irish origin). Niam means "bright, radiant" (Old Irish origin).

Are Eamon and Niam boy or girl names?

Eamon is primarily a boy name. Niam is primarily a boy name.

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