Conan vs Nigel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Conan

Boy #2,017 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little wolf, little hound"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Celtic 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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Conan Rank #2,017

Nigel Rank #2,190

Conan is more popular, ranked #2017 vs #2190 for Nigel.

Is Conan or Nigel more popular?

Conan is more popular, ranked #2017 compared to Nigel at #2190 in the United States.

What do Conan and Nigel mean?

Conan means "little wolf, little hound" (Irish Gaelic origin). Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin).

Are Conan and Nigel boy or girl names?

Conan is primarily a boy name. Nigel is primarily a boy name.