Buckley vs Nigel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Buckley

Boy #2,030 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"buck's meadow, deer clearing"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #2,190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"champion (from Old Irish Niall)"

Origin: Old Irish via Norman Latin

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Buckley Rank #2,030

Nigel Rank #2,190

Buckley is more popular, ranked #2030 vs #2190 for Nigel.

Is Buckley or Nigel more popular?

Buckley is more popular, ranked #2030 compared to Nigel at #2190 in the United States.

What do Buckley and Nigel mean?

Buckley means "buck's meadow, deer clearing" (Old English origin). Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin).

Are Buckley and Nigel boy or girl names?

Buckley is primarily a boy name. Nigel is primarily a boy name.