Nigel vs Angus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nigel

Boy #2,190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"champion (from Old Irish Niall)"

Origin: Old Irish via Norman Latin

Cultural Roots

English British Australian Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2,190
Total SSA Count: 66
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

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Angus

Boy #2,162 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one strength, unique strength"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish Celtic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2,162
Total SSA Count: 68
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Nigel Rank #2,190

Angus Rank #2,162

Angus is more popular, ranked #2162 vs #2190 for Nigel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nigel or Angus more popular?

Angus is more popular, ranked #2162 compared to Nigel at #2190 in the United States.

What do Nigel and Angus mean?

Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin). Angus means "one strength, unique strength" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Nigel and Angus boy or girl names?

Nigel is primarily a boy name. Angus is primarily a boy name.

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