Nigel vs Cassidy

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 #2,323 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"curly-haired"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

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Nigel Rank #2,190

Cassidy Rank #2,323

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 vs #2323 for Cassidy.

Is Nigel or Cassidy more popular?

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 compared to Cassidy at #2323 in the United States.

What do Nigel and Cassidy mean?

Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin). Cassidy means "curly-haired" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Nigel and Cassidy boy or girl names?

Nigel is primarily a boy name. Cassidy is primarily a boy name.