Dru vs Nigel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dru

Boy #2,389 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"vision, ghost"

Origin: Old English

American English Welsh

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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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Dru Rank #2,389

Nigel Rank #2,190

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 vs #2389 for Dru.

Is Dru or Nigel more popular?

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 compared to Dru at #2389 in the United States.

What do Dru and Nigel mean?

Dru means "vision, ghost" (Old English origin). Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin).

Are Dru and Nigel boy or girl names?

Dru is primarily a boy name. Nigel is primarily a boy name.