Maximillian vs Nigel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maximillian

Boy #2,158 Most Popular 5 Syllables

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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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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Maximillian Rank #2,158

Nigel Rank #2,190

Maximillian is more popular, ranked #2158 vs #2190 for Nigel.

Is Maximillian or Nigel more popular?

Maximillian is more popular, ranked #2158 compared to Nigel at #2190 in the United States.

What do Maximillian and Nigel mean?

Maximillian means "greatest" (Latin origin). Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin).

Are Maximillian and Nigel boy or girl names?

Maximillian is primarily a boy name. Nigel is primarily a boy name.