Nigel vs Damion

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 #2,040 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to tame, subdue"

Origin: Greek

English American Christian

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Nigel Rank #2,190

Damion Rank #2,040

Damion is more popular, ranked #2040 vs #2190 for Nigel.

Is Nigel or Damion more popular?

Damion is more popular, ranked #2040 compared to Nigel at #2190 in the United States.

What do Nigel and Damion mean?

Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin). Damion means "to tame, subdue" (Greek origin).

Are Nigel and Damion boy or girl names?

Nigel is primarily a boy name. Damion is primarily a boy name.