Nigel vs Buckley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nigel

Boy #2,190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"champion (from Old Irish Niall)"

Origin: Old Irish via Norman Latin

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Boy #2,030 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"buck's meadow, deer clearing"

Origin: Old English

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Nigel Rank #2,190

Buckley Rank #2,030

Buckley is more popular, ranked #2030 vs #2190 for Nigel.

Is Nigel or Buckley more popular?

Buckley is more popular, ranked #2030 compared to Nigel at #2190 in the United States.

What do Nigel and Buckley mean?

Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin). Buckley means "buck's meadow, deer clearing" (Old English origin).

Are Nigel and Buckley boy or girl names?

Nigel is primarily a boy name. Buckley is primarily a boy name.