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Fulton vs Nigel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fulton

Boy #2,072 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"settlement by a bird-trap"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,072
Total SSA Count
73
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Nigel

Boy #2,190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"champion (from Old Irish Niall)"

Origin: Old Irish via Norman Latin

Cultural Roots

English British Australian Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,190
Total SSA Count
66
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Fulton Rank #2,072
Nigel Rank #2,190

Fulton is more popular, ranked #2072 vs #2190 for Nigel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fulton or Nigel more popular?

Fulton is more popular, ranked #2072 compared to Nigel at #2190 in the United States.

What do Fulton and Nigel mean?

Fulton means "settlement by a bird-trap" (Old English origin). Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin).

Are Fulton and Nigel boy or girl names?

Fulton is primarily a boy name. Nigel is primarily a boy name.

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