Jed vs Nigel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jed

Boy #1,993 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish

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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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Jed Rank #1,993

Nigel Rank #2,190

Jed is more popular, ranked #1993 vs #2190 for Nigel.

Is Jed or Nigel more popular?

Jed is more popular, ranked #1993 compared to Nigel at #2190 in the United States.

What do Jed and Nigel mean?

Jed means "friend of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin).

Are Jed and Nigel boy or girl names?

Jed is primarily a boy name. Nigel is primarily a boy name.