Elton vs Nigel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elton

Boy #2,085 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old settlement"

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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Elton Rank #2,085

Nigel Rank #2,190

Elton is more popular, ranked #2085 vs #2190 for Nigel.

Is Elton or Nigel more popular?

Elton is more popular, ranked #2085 compared to Nigel at #2190 in the United States.

What do Elton and Nigel mean?

Elton means "old settlement" (Old English origin). Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin).

Are Elton and Nigel boy or girl names?

Elton is primarily a boy name. Nigel is primarily a boy name.