Nigel vs Dave

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 #2,019 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"uncle"

Origin: Hebrew

English American European

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Nigel Rank #2,190

Dave Rank #2,019

Dave is more popular, ranked #2019 vs #2190 for Nigel.

Is Nigel or Dave more popular?

Dave is more popular, ranked #2019 compared to Nigel at #2190 in the United States.

What do Nigel and Dave mean?

Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin). Dave means "uncle" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nigel and Dave boy or girl names?

Nigel is primarily a boy name. Dave is primarily a boy name.