Niles vs Tilden

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

Niles Rank #3,177
Tilden Rank #3,105

Tilden is more popular, ranked #3105 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

Tilden ___

  • Tilden James
  • Tilden Cole
  • Tilden Grey
  • Tilden Wade
  • Tilden Reid
  • Tilden Hart

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Niles

Miles Julian Alistair Cordelia Beatrice

If you choose Tilden

Fletcher Sutton Dashiell Winona Holden

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Niles or Tilden more popular?

Tilden is more popular, ranked #3105 compared to Niles at #3177 in the United States.

What do Niles and Tilden mean?

Niles means "champion, winner" (Irish Gaelic Niall origin). Tilden means "fertile valley dweller" (Old English origin).

Are Niles and Tilden boy or girl names?

Niles is primarily a boy name. Tilden is primarily a boy name.

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