Cordell vs Nigel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cordell

Boy #2,141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rope maker, cord seller"

Origin: Old French

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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Cordell Rank #2,141

Nigel Rank #2,190

Cordell is more popular, ranked #2141 vs #2190 for Nigel.

Is Cordell or Nigel more popular?

Cordell is more popular, ranked #2141 compared to Nigel at #2190 in the United States.

What do Cordell and Nigel mean?

Cordell means "rope maker, cord seller" (Old French origin). Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin).

Are Cordell and Nigel boy or girl names?

Cordell is primarily a boy name. Nigel is primarily a boy name.