Nigel vs Caine

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 #2,259 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"acquired, possessed"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Irish

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Nigel Rank #2,190

Caine Rank #2,259

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 vs #2259 for Caine.

Is Nigel or Caine more popular?

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 compared to Caine at #2259 in the United States.

What do Nigel and Caine mean?

Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin). Caine means "acquired, possessed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nigel and Caine boy or girl names?

Nigel is primarily a boy name. Caine is primarily a boy name.