Nigel vs Derian

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 #2,367 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great one, gift"

Origin: Celtic

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Nigel Rank #2,190

Derian Rank #2,367

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 vs #2367 for Derian.

Is Nigel or Derian more popular?

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 compared to Derian at #2367 in the United States.

What do Nigel and Derian mean?

Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin). Derian means "great one, gift" (Celtic origin).

Are Nigel and Derian boy or girl names?

Nigel is primarily a boy name. Derian is primarily a boy name.