Son of Neil; or champion
Niles is an English surname-turned-first-name derived from the Gaelic name Niall. It traditionally translates to 'son of Neil,' with Neil itself meaning 'champion' or 'cloud.' While it shares a sound with the Nile River, the etymological roots are primarily British and Scandinavian.
Less common today
Niles isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,420 in 1995.
Fastidious psychiatrist and brother of Frasier Crane Β· Frasier
The Chief and leader of the Doom Patrol Β· DC Comics
Former NFL tight end
American actor known for This Is Us
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).