Nigel vs Calder

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 #2,005 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rough waters, hard stream"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

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Nigel Rank #2,190

Calder Rank #2,005

Calder is more popular, ranked #2005 vs #2190 for Nigel.

Is Nigel or Calder more popular?

Calder is more popular, ranked #2005 compared to Nigel at #2190 in the United States.

What do Nigel and Calder mean?

Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin). Calder means "rough waters, hard stream" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Nigel and Calder boy or girl names?

Nigel is primarily a boy name. Calder is primarily a boy name.