Nigel vs Daryl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nigel

Boy #2,190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"champion (from Old Irish Niall)"

Origin: Old Irish via Norman Latin

Cultural Roots

English British Australian Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2,190
Total SSA Count: 66
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal

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Daryl

Boy #2,002 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Airelle (Norman village)"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2,002
Total SSA Count: 77
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Nigel Rank #2,190

Daryl Rank #2,002

Daryl is more popular, ranked #2002 vs #2190 for Nigel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nigel or Daryl more popular?

Daryl is more popular, ranked #2002 compared to Nigel at #2190 in the United States.

What do Nigel and Daryl mean?

Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin). Daryl means "from Airelle (Norman village)" (Norman French origin).

Are Nigel and Daryl boy or girl names?

Nigel is primarily a boy name. Daryl is primarily a boy name.

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