Niall
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Popularity
#1582
Letters
5
Syllables
1
Origin
Irish
Total Births
1,995
Peak Year
#109 in 2024
First Recorded
1955
Style
Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Of Irish and Scottish Gaelic origin, meaning 'champion' or 'cloud'. It is the name of a legendary Irish king.
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Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Niall Horan
Irish singer-songwriter, formerly of One Direction.
Niall Ferguson
Scottish historian and author.
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