Chet vs Nigel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chet

Boy #2,095 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fortified camp, military settlement"

Origin: Latin

American English

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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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Chet Rank #2,095

Nigel Rank #2,190

Chet is more popular, ranked #2095 vs #2190 for Nigel.

Is Chet or Nigel more popular?

Chet is more popular, ranked #2095 compared to Nigel at #2190 in the United States.

What do Chet and Nigel mean?

Chet means "fortified camp, military settlement" (Latin origin). Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin).

Are Chet and Nigel boy or girl names?

Chet is primarily a boy name. Nigel is primarily a boy name.