How popular is the name Nigel?

Nigel has a popularity rate of 72,170 and currently ranks #308 on BabyNameLore.

What are alternative spellings of Nigel?

Alternative spellings of Nigel include Neal, Nigel, Niguel, Niles, Nils, Neil.

Nigel

Q: What does the name Nigel mean?

Nigel is a boy name of Scottish origin meaning "Champion, dark-haired.".

Q: What is the lucky number for the name Nigel?

The lucky number associated with Nigel is 5. The 5 is the explorer of personality types. They're curious and impulsive; they love to connect with others but also enjoy solitude when necessary. Traveling for them is a chance to see new things and learn about the world around us all in one fell swoop!

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NYE-jel

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Meaning

Champion, dark-haired.

Origin

Scottish

Gender

Boy

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How Popular is Nigel?

Boy names 45,168 names

37% more popular

Scottish names 797 names

70% more popular Popular

Boy Scottish names 594 names

69% more popular

Names starting with N 3,647 names

31% more popular

What Does Nigel Mean?

Nigel is a boy name of Scottish origin meaning "Champion, dark-haired.". It is widely used in Scottish communities and cherished for its deep meaning.

Did you know? Nigel has 5 letters and 2 syllables. It ranks in the top 31% of boy Scottish names. This name has Scottish origins.

Pronunciation

Say it: NYE-jel

Numerology

Lucky Number 5

The 5 is the explorer of personality types. They're curious and impulsive; they love to connect with others but also enjoy solitude when necessary. Traveling for them is a chance to see new things and learn about the world around us all in one fell swoop!