Boy Name
Niall
"Irish origin, possibly from Old Irish meaning 'cloud' or 'bright,' associated with passion and distinctiveness."
Ranked #1582 for boys
About the Name Niall
Meaning
Irish origin, possibly from Old Irish meaning 'cloud' or 'bright,' associated with passion and distinctiveness.
Origin
IrishGender
Boy
First Letter
NBoy Rank
#1582
Niall is a boy name of Irish origin. The name means "Irish origin, possibly from Old Irish meaning 'cloud' or 'bright,' associated with passion and distinctiveness." and Currently ranked #1582 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with N or explore other Irish names.
Popularity Over Time
#24 1950
#68 1960
#101 1970
#140 1980
#334 1990
#327 2000
#576 2010
#425 2020
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.
Famous People Named Niall
- NH Niall Horan (One Direction singer)
- NF Niall Ferguson (historian)