Nigel vs Ames

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 #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Nigel Rank #2,190

Ames Rank #2,018

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #2190 for Nigel.

Is Nigel or Ames more popular?

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Nigel at #2190 in the United States.

What do Nigel and Ames mean?

Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin). Ames means "friend" (Old French origin).

Are Nigel and Ames boy or girl names?

Nigel is primarily a boy name. Ames is primarily a boy name.