Nigel vs Chet

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 #2,095 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fortified camp, military settlement"

Origin: Latin

American English

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Nigel Rank #2,190

Chet Rank #2,095

Chet is more popular, ranked #2095 vs #2190 for Nigel.

Is Nigel or Chet more popular?

Chet is more popular, ranked #2095 compared to Nigel at #2190 in the United States.

What do Nigel and Chet mean?

Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin). Chet means "fortified camp, military settlement" (Latin origin).

Are Nigel and Chet boy or girl names?

Nigel is primarily a boy name. Chet is primarily a boy name.