Konnor vs Nigel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Konnor

Boy #2,008 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of hounds"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,008
Total SSA Count
77
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Konnor Rank #2,008
Nigel Rank #2,190

Konnor is more popular, ranked #2008 vs #2190 for Nigel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Konnor or Nigel more popular?

Konnor is more popular, ranked #2008 compared to Nigel at #2190 in the United States.

What do Konnor and Nigel mean?

Konnor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin). Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin).

Are Konnor and Nigel boy or girl names?

Konnor is primarily a boy name. Nigel is primarily a boy name.

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