Nigel vs Elton

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 #2,085 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Nigel Rank #2,190

Elton Rank #2,085

Elton is more popular, ranked #2085 vs #2190 for Nigel.

Is Nigel or Elton more popular?

Elton is more popular, ranked #2085 compared to Nigel at #2190 in the United States.

What do Nigel and Elton mean?

Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin). Elton means "old settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Nigel and Elton boy or girl names?

Nigel is primarily a boy name. Elton is primarily a boy name.