Niles vs Xaire

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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Xaire

Boy #3,123 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rejoice, hail, greetings"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American Modern invented Greek influenced

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,123
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Xai, Zai

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Popularity Comparison

Niles Rank #3,177
Xaire Rank #3,123

Xaire is more popular, ranked #3123 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

Xaire ___

  • Xaire James
  • Xaire Leo
  • Xaire Kai
  • Xaire Eli
  • Xaire Deon
  • Xaire Ace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Niles

Miles Julian Alistair Cordelia Beatrice

If you choose Xaire

Zion Xander Amara Ryker Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Niles or Xaire more popular?

Xaire is more popular, ranked #3123 compared to Niles at #3177 in the United States.

What do Niles and Xaire mean?

Niles means "champion, winner" (Irish Gaelic Niall origin). Xaire means "rejoice, hail, greetings" (Greek origin).

Are Niles and Xaire boy or girl names?

Niles is primarily a boy name. Xaire is primarily a boy name.

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