Baby Names Gender-Neutral Names Meaning of the Name Niall Updated January 14, 2026 by Jennifer M. Niall Gender: Neutral Origin: Irish Meaning: Champion ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Niall? The name Niall is primarily a gender-neutral name of Irish origin that means Champion. People who like the name Niall also like: Oliver, Ronan, Owen, Liam, Louis, Declan, Finn, Saoirse, Violet, Charlotte, Maeve, Aurora, Eleanor, Niamh Names like Niall: Noll, Nahla, Nell, Nomuula, Neal, Nuala, Nail, Noel, Nahal, Noelle, Nello, Nella, Nelli, Newell, Nailah, Niel, Nelia, Naila, Nili, Nil, Nile, Neola, Nuela, Nelly, Nalo, Nayeli, Nahilla, Nola, Neely, Noelia Stats for the Name Niall Niall is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Niall is currently not ranked in U.S. births