Nigel vs Emeric

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 #2,332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"home ruler, power"

Origin: Germanic

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Nigel Rank #2,190

Emeric Rank #2,332

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 vs #2332 for Emeric.

Is Nigel or Emeric more popular?

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 compared to Emeric at #2332 in the United States.

What do Nigel and Emeric mean?

Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin). Emeric means "home ruler, power" (Germanic origin).

Are Nigel and Emeric boy or girl names?

Nigel is primarily a boy name. Emeric is primarily a boy name.