Niles vs Raife

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

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Raife

Boy #3,108 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"wolf counsel, wise advisor"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

English British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,108
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rafe

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Niles Rank #3,177
Raife Rank #3,108

Raife is more popular, ranked #3108 vs #3177 for Niles.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Niles ___

  • Niles Alexander
  • Niles James
  • Niles Edward
  • Niles Thomas
  • Niles William
  • Niles Oliver

Raife ___

  • Raife James
  • Raife Henry
  • Raife Edmund
  • Raife Callum
  • Raife Thomas
  • Raife George

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Niles

Miles Julian Alistair Cordelia Beatrice

If you choose Raife

Caspian Alistair Tobias Imogen Araminta

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Niles or Raife more popular?

Raife is more popular, ranked #3108 compared to Niles at #3177 in the United States.

What do Niles and Raife mean?

Niles means "champion, winner" (Irish Gaelic Niall origin). Raife means "wolf counsel, wise advisor" (Old Norse origin).

Are Niles and Raife boy or girl names?

Niles is primarily a boy name. Raife is primarily a boy name.

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