Niles - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Niles \n(i)-

is pronounced nyles. It is of English origin. Variant of Niall (Irish, Gaelic) "champion". Also possibly "cloud" or "passionate". May also be used in reference to Nilus (Greek), a saint's name, or be derived from the river in Africa. Familiar in modern times due to the character of Dr. Niles Crane in the TV sitcom "Frasier".

Niles has 2 variant forms: Nile and Nyles.

For more information, see also related names Neil and Nelson.

Baby names that sound like Niles are Nils and Nilos.

Niles is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#3105 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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