Nigel vs Darnell

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 #2,331 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hidden nook, secret alcove"

Origin: Old French

English African American

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Nigel Rank #2,190

Darnell Rank #2,331

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 vs #2331 for Darnell.

Is Nigel or Darnell more popular?

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 compared to Darnell at #2331 in the United States.

What do Nigel and Darnell mean?

Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin). Darnell means "hidden nook, secret alcove" (Old French origin).

Are Nigel and Darnell boy or girl names?

Nigel is primarily a boy name. Darnell is primarily a boy name.