Nigel vs Cordell

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 #2,141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rope maker, cord seller"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Nigel Rank #2,190

Cordell Rank #2,141

Cordell is more popular, ranked #2141 vs #2190 for Nigel.

Is Nigel or Cordell more popular?

Cordell is more popular, ranked #2141 compared to Nigel at #2190 in the United States.

What do Nigel and Cordell mean?

Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin). Cordell means "rope maker, cord seller" (Old French origin).

Are Nigel and Cordell boy or girl names?

Nigel is primarily a boy name. Cordell is primarily a boy name.