Adair vs Nigel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adair

Boy #2,379 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"oak tree ford"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #2,190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"champion (from Old Irish Niall)"

Origin: Old Irish via Norman Latin

English British Australian Irish

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Adair Rank #2,379

Nigel Rank #2,190

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 vs #2379 for Adair.

Is Adair or Nigel more popular?

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 compared to Adair at #2379 in the United States.

What do Adair and Nigel mean?

Adair means "oak tree ford" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin).

Are Adair and Nigel boy or girl names?

Adair is primarily a boy name. Nigel is primarily a boy name.