Nigel vs Dashiell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nigel

Boy #2,190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"champion (from Old Irish Niall)"

Origin: Old Irish via Norman Latin

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Boy #2,060 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"page boy, herald"

Origin: French

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Nigel Rank #2,190

Dashiell Rank #2,060

Dashiell is more popular, ranked #2060 vs #2190 for Nigel.

Is Nigel or Dashiell more popular?

Dashiell is more popular, ranked #2060 compared to Nigel at #2190 in the United States.

What do Nigel and Dashiell mean?

Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin). Dashiell means "page boy, herald" (French origin).

Are Nigel and Dashiell boy or girl names?

Nigel is primarily a boy name. Dashiell is primarily a boy name.