Nigel vs Dru

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 #2,389 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"vision, ghost"

Origin: Old English

American English Welsh

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Nigel Rank #2,190

Dru Rank #2,389

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 vs #2389 for Dru.

Is Nigel or Dru more popular?

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 compared to Dru at #2389 in the United States.

What do Nigel and Dru mean?

Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin). Dru means "vision, ghost" (Old English origin).

Are Nigel and Dru boy or girl names?

Nigel is primarily a boy name. Dru is primarily a boy name.