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Clement vs Nigel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nigel

Boy #2,190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"champion (from Old Irish Niall)"

Origin: Old Irish via Norman Latin

Cultural Roots

English British Australian Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,190
Total SSA Count
66
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Clement Rank #2,262
Nigel Rank #2,190

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 vs #2262 for Clement.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clement or Nigel more popular?

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 compared to Clement at #2262 in the United States.

What do Clement and Nigel mean?

Clement means "mild, merciful" (Latin origin). Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin).

Are Clement and Nigel boy or girl names?

Clement is primarily a boy name. Nigel is primarily a boy name.

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