Nevin vs Niles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nevin

Boy #3,361 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little saint, holy one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,361
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nev

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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

Nevin Rank #3,361
Niles Rank #3,177

Niles is more popular, ranked #3177 vs #3361 for Nevin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nevin ___

  • Nevin Patrick
  • Nevin James
  • Nevin Michael
  • Nevin Thomas
  • Nevin Sean
  • Nevin Liam

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 Nevin

Declan Brennan Siobhan Aoife Cormac

If you choose Niles

Miles Julian Alistair Cordelia Beatrice

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nevin or Niles more popular?

Niles is more popular, ranked #3177 compared to Nevin at #3361 in the United States.

What do Nevin and Niles mean?

Nevin means "little saint, holy one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Niles means "champion, winner" (Irish Gaelic Niall origin).

Are Nevin and Niles boy or girl names?

Nevin is primarily a boy name. Niles is primarily a boy name.

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