Nigel vs Duane

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 #2,090 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Nigel Rank #2,190

Duane Rank #2,090

Duane is more popular, ranked #2090 vs #2190 for Nigel.

Is Nigel or Duane more popular?

Duane is more popular, ranked #2090 compared to Nigel at #2190 in the United States.

What do Nigel and Duane mean?

Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin). Duane means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Nigel and Duane boy or girl names?

Nigel is primarily a boy name. Duane is primarily a boy name.