Nigel vs Eldon

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 #2,248 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Ella's hill, Elli's hill"

Origin: Old English

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Nigel Rank #2,190

Eldon Rank #2,248

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 vs #2248 for Eldon.

Is Nigel or Eldon more popular?

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 compared to Eldon at #2248 in the United States.

What do Nigel and Eldon mean?

Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin). Eldon means "Ella's hill, Elli's hill" (Old English origin).

Are Nigel and Eldon boy or girl names?

Nigel is primarily a boy name. Eldon is primarily a boy name.