Leyton vs Nigel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leyton

Boy #2,222 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"meadow town"

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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Leyton Rank #2,222

Nigel Rank #2,190

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 vs #2222 for Leyton.

Is Leyton or Nigel more popular?

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 compared to Leyton at #2222 in the United States.

What do Leyton and Nigel mean?

Leyton means "meadow town" (Old English origin). Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin).

Are Leyton and Nigel boy or girl names?

Leyton is primarily a boy name. Nigel is primarily a boy name.