Nigel: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A dark champion, noble and determined.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #1864
- Peak
- #478 in 1994
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Nigel Means
Nigel is a boy name of English origin. A dark champion, noble and determined.
How Popular Nigel Is
Nigel currently ranks #1864 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #478 in 1994. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Nigel
- Nigel peaked at #478 in the U.S. in 1994.
- Nigel is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Nigel is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Names Like Nigel
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Nigel
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Nigel.
Questions About Nigel
What does Nigel mean?
Nigel is a boy name of English origin. A dark champion, noble and determined.
How popular is Nigel?
Nigel currently ranks #1864 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #478 in 1994. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Nigel come from?
Nigel comes from English roots. Nigel peaked at #478 in the U.S. in 1994.
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