Nigel vs Arley

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 #2,054 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hare meadow"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Nigel Rank #2,190

Arley Rank #2,054

Arley is more popular, ranked #2054 vs #2190 for Nigel.

Is Nigel or Arley more popular?

Arley is more popular, ranked #2054 compared to Nigel at #2190 in the United States.

What do Nigel and Arley mean?

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

Are Nigel and Arley boy or girl names?

Nigel is primarily a boy name. Arley is primarily a boy name.