What origin is the name Nigel?

Nigel comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Nigel a popular name?

Nigel is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Nigel?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Nigel — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Nigel

Q: Is Nigel a rare name?

Yes. Nigel does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Nigel

Nigel

Boy

english

2 syllables

Nigel is an english boy's name meaning "Ahead; champion. from the irish and scottish niall; champion from the irish and scottish niall; variant of neill: champion. a dynasty of irish kings was founded by niall of the nine hostages".

The meaning of Nigel is "Ahead; champion. from the irish and scottish niall; champion from the irish and scottish niall; variant of neill: champion. a dynasty of irish kings was founded by niall of the nine hostages" — a boy name of english origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Ahead; champion. from the irish and scottish niall; champion from the irish and scottish niall; variant of neill: champion. a dynasty of irish kings was founded by niall of the nine hostages

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Nigel

Very rare in US records

What does Nigel mean?

Nigel is a boy name of english origin meaning "Ahead; champion. from the irish and scottish niall; champion from the irish and scottish niall; variant of neill: champion. a dynasty of irish kings was founded by niall of the nine hostages".