Earl vs Nigel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Earl

Boy #2,165 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"nobleman, warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #2,190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"champion (from Old Irish Niall)"

Origin: Old Irish via Norman Latin

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Earl Rank #2,165

Nigel Rank #2,190

Earl is more popular, ranked #2165 vs #2190 for Nigel.

Is Earl or Nigel more popular?

Earl is more popular, ranked #2165 compared to Nigel at #2190 in the United States.

What do Earl and Nigel mean?

Earl means "nobleman, warrior" (Old English origin). Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin).

Are Earl and Nigel boy or girl names?

Earl is primarily a boy name. Nigel is primarily a boy name.