Nigel vs Blair

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

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Lou Basil Hayze Fulton

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Blair

Boy #2,167 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"battlefield (poetic extension)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2,167
Total SSA Count: 67
Syllables: 1
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Nigel Rank #2,190

Blair Rank #2,167

Blair is more popular, ranked #2167 vs #2190 for Nigel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nigel or Blair more popular?

Blair is more popular, ranked #2167 compared to Nigel at #2190 in the United States.

What do Nigel and Blair mean?

Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin). Blair means "battlefield (poetic extension)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Nigel and Blair boy or girl names?

Nigel is primarily a boy name. Blair is primarily a boy name.

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