Nigel vs Brigham

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 #2,191 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bridge homestead"

Origin: Old English

American English Mormon/LDS

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Nigel Rank #2,190

Brigham Rank #2,191

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 vs #2191 for Brigham.

Is Nigel or Brigham more popular?

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 compared to Brigham at #2191 in the United States.

What do Nigel and Brigham mean?

Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin). Brigham means "bridge homestead" (Old English origin).

Are Nigel and Brigham boy or girl names?

Nigel is primarily a boy name. Brigham is primarily a boy name.