Nigel vs Fitzgerald

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 #2,235 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Gerald"

Origin: Anglo-Norman/Irish

Irish American English

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Nigel Rank #2,190

Fitzgerald Rank #2,235

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 vs #2235 for Fitzgerald.

Is Nigel or Fitzgerald more popular?

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 compared to Fitzgerald at #2235 in the United States.

What do Nigel and Fitzgerald mean?

Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin). Fitzgerald means "son of Gerald" (Anglo-Norman/Irish origin).

Are Nigel and Fitzgerald boy or girl names?

Nigel is primarily a boy name. Fitzgerald is primarily a boy name.