Nigel vs Clement

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 #2,262 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"mild, merciful"

Origin: Latin

French English German Italian Catholic

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Nigel Rank #2,190

Clement Rank #2,262

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 vs #2262 for Clement.

Is Nigel or Clement more popular?

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 compared to Clement at #2262 in the United States.

What do Nigel and Clement mean?

Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin). Clement means "mild, merciful" (Latin origin).

Are Nigel and Clement boy or girl names?

Nigel is primarily a boy name. Clement is primarily a boy name.