Nigel vs Ferrin

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 #20,697 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little man, young warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Celtic Contemporary

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Nigel Rank #2,190

Ferrin Rank #20,697

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 vs #20697 for Ferrin.

Is Nigel or Ferrin more popular?

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 compared to Ferrin at #20697 in the United States.

What do Nigel and Ferrin mean?

Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin). Ferrin means "little man, young warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Nigel and Ferrin boy or girl names?

Nigel is primarily a boy name. Ferrin is primarily a boy name.