Nigel vs Bodhe

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 #18,466 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shelter, hut"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish Celtic

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Nigel Rank #2,190

Bodhe Rank #18,466

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 vs #18466 for Bodhe.

Is Nigel or Bodhe more popular?

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 compared to Bodhe at #18466 in the United States.

What do Nigel and Bodhe mean?

Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin). Bodhe means "shelter, hut" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Nigel and Bodhe boy or girl names?

Nigel is primarily a boy name. Bodhe is primarily a boy name.