Nigel vs Daylan

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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Quinten Dashiell Reeves Usher

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Daylan

Boy #2,313 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"born from the ocean, son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh Celtic

Cultural Roots

American Welsh English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2,313
Total SSA Count: 61
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Carmello Elion Cy Brigham

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Popularity Comparison

Nigel Rank #2,190

Daylan Rank #2,313

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 vs #2313 for Daylan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nigel or Daylan more popular?

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 compared to Daylan at #2313 in the United States.

What do Nigel and Daylan mean?

Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin). Daylan means "born from the ocean, son of the sea" (Welsh Celtic origin).

Are Nigel and Daylan boy or girl names?

Nigel is primarily a boy name. Daylan is primarily a boy name.

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