Nigel vs Adair

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nigel

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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Boy #2,379 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"oak tree ford"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Nigel Rank #2,190

Adair Rank #2,379

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 vs #2379 for Adair.

Is Nigel or Adair more popular?

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 compared to Adair at #2379 in the United States.

What do Nigel and Adair mean?

Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin). Adair means "oak tree ford" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Nigel and Adair boy or girl names?

Nigel is primarily a boy name. Adair is primarily a boy name.