Dave vs Nigel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dave

Boy #2,019 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"uncle"

Origin: Hebrew

English American European

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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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Dave Rank #2,019

Nigel Rank #2,190

Dave is more popular, ranked #2019 vs #2190 for Nigel.

Is Dave or Nigel more popular?

Dave is more popular, ranked #2019 compared to Nigel at #2190 in the United States.

What do Dave and Nigel mean?

Dave means "uncle" (Hebrew origin). Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin).

Are Dave and Nigel boy or girl names?

Dave is primarily a boy name. Nigel is primarily a boy name.