Nigel vs Earl

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 #2,165 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"nobleman, warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Nigel Rank #2,190

Earl Rank #2,165

Earl is more popular, ranked #2165 vs #2190 for Nigel.

Is Nigel or Earl more popular?

Earl is more popular, ranked #2165 compared to Nigel at #2190 in the United States.

What do Nigel and Earl mean?

Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin). Earl means "nobleman, warrior" (Old English origin).

Are Nigel and Earl boy or girl names?

Nigel is primarily a boy name. Earl is primarily a boy name.