Boyd vs Nigel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boyd

Boy #2,215 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"blond, yellow-haired"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic buidhe

Scottish Irish American Australian

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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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Boyd Rank #2,215

Nigel Rank #2,190

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 vs #2215 for Boyd.

Is Boyd or Nigel more popular?

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 compared to Boyd at #2215 in the United States.

What do Boyd and Nigel mean?

Boyd means "blond, yellow-haired" (Scottish Gaelic buidhe origin). Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin).

Are Boyd and Nigel boy or girl names?

Boyd is primarily a boy name. Nigel is primarily a boy name.