Niall
Meaning
"champion"
Origin: Old Irish
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #1,586
- Total SSA Count
- 109
- Syllables
- 1
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Nia, Niy, Niie
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"champion"
Origin: Old Irish
"red-haired, little redhead"
Origin: Old Norse/Gaelic
Niall is more popular, ranked #1586 vs #1730 for Roen.
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Niall is more popular, ranked #1586 compared to Roen at #1730 in the United States.
Niall means "champion" (Old Irish origin). Roen means "red-haired, little redhead" (Old Norse/Gaelic origin).
Niall is primarily a boy name. Roen is primarily a boy name.