Eldon vs Nigel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eldon

Boy #2,248 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Ella's hill, Elli's hill"

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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Eldon Rank #2,248

Nigel Rank #2,190

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 vs #2248 for Eldon.

Is Eldon or Nigel more popular?

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 compared to Eldon at #2248 in the United States.

What do Eldon and Nigel mean?

Eldon means "Ella's hill, Elli's hill" (Old English origin). Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin).

Are Eldon and Nigel boy or girl names?

Eldon is primarily a boy name. Nigel is primarily a boy name.