Layden vs Niles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Layden Rank #3,272
Niles Rank #3,177

Niles is more popular, ranked #3177 vs #3272 for Layden.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Layden ___

  • Layden James
  • Layden Cole
  • Layden Reed
  • Layden Blake
  • Layden Grant
  • Layden Miles

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 Layden

Hayden Caiden Brayden Madison Peyton

If you choose Niles

Miles Julian Alistair Cordelia Beatrice

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Layden or Niles more popular?

Niles is more popular, ranked #3177 compared to Layden at #3272 in the United States.

What do Layden and Niles mean?

Layden means "meadow valley, low ground" (Old English origin). Niles means "champion, winner" (Irish Gaelic Niall origin).

Are Layden and Niles boy or girl names?

Layden is primarily a boy name. Niles is primarily a boy name.

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