Madison 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

Madison Rank #46
Niles Rank #3,177

Madison is more popular, ranked #46 vs #3177 for Niles.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Madison ___

  • Madison Grace
  • Madison Ann
  • Madison Rose
  • Madison Claire
  • Madison Marie
  • Madison Faith

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 Madison

Olivia Emma Avery Logan Jackson

If you choose Niles

Miles Julian Alistair Cordelia Beatrice

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Madison or Niles more popular?

Madison is more popular, ranked #46 compared to Niles at #3177 in the United States.

What do Madison and Niles mean?

Madison means "son of Maud, son of Matthew" (English origin). Niles means "champion, winner" (Irish Gaelic Niall origin).

Are Madison and Niles boy or girl names?

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

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