Niall Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Niall Name at a Glance

Name	Niall
Meaning	Variant of Neill: Champion. A dynasty of Irish kings was founded by Niall of the Nine Hostages.
Origin	Irish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Niall Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Niall means “Variant of Neill: Champion. A dynasty of Irish kings was founded by Niall of the Nine Hostages”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Niall Name Origin

Our database records Niall under Irish origin. Browse more Irish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Niall a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Niall is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Niall

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