Nigel vs Ellison

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 #2,058 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Ellis"

Origin: English

English American

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Nigel Rank #2,190

Ellison Rank #2,058

Ellison is more popular, ranked #2058 vs #2190 for Nigel.

Is Nigel or Ellison more popular?

Ellison is more popular, ranked #2058 compared to Nigel at #2190 in the United States.

What do Nigel and Ellison mean?

Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin). Ellison means "son of Ellis" (English origin).

Are Nigel and Ellison boy or girl names?

Nigel is primarily a boy name. Ellison is primarily a boy name.