Nigel vs Edric

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 #2,110 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prosperous ruler"

Origin: Old English

English Anglo-Saxon Welsh

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Nigel Rank #2,190

Edric Rank #2,110

Edric is more popular, ranked #2110 vs #2190 for Nigel.

Is Nigel or Edric more popular?

Edric is more popular, ranked #2110 compared to Nigel at #2190 in the United States.

What do Nigel and Edric mean?

Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin). Edric means "prosperous ruler" (Old English origin).

Are Nigel and Edric boy or girl names?

Nigel is primarily a boy name. Edric is primarily a boy name.