Lemuel vs Nigel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lemuel

Boy #2,131 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"belonging to God"

Origin: Hebrew

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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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Lemuel Rank #2,131

Nigel Rank #2,190

Lemuel is more popular, ranked #2131 vs #2190 for Nigel.

Is Lemuel or Nigel more popular?

Lemuel is more popular, ranked #2131 compared to Nigel at #2190 in the United States.

What do Lemuel and Nigel mean?

Lemuel means "belonging to God" (Hebrew origin). Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin).

Are Lemuel and Nigel boy or girl names?

Lemuel is primarily a boy name. Nigel is primarily a boy name.