Nigel vs Conan

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 #2,017 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little wolf, little hound"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Celtic American

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Nigel Rank #2,190

Conan Rank #2,017

Conan is more popular, ranked #2017 vs #2190 for Nigel.

Is Nigel or Conan more popular?

Conan is more popular, ranked #2017 compared to Nigel at #2190 in the United States.

What do Nigel and Conan mean?

Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin). Conan means "little wolf, little hound" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Nigel and Conan boy or girl names?

Nigel is primarily a boy name. Conan is primarily a boy name.