Nigel vs Floyd

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 #2,176 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anglicization of Welsh Llwyd"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American African-American

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Nigel Rank #2,190

Floyd Rank #2,176

Floyd is more popular, ranked #2176 vs #2190 for Nigel.

Is Nigel or Floyd more popular?

Floyd is more popular, ranked #2176 compared to Nigel at #2190 in the United States.

What do Nigel and Floyd mean?

Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin). Floyd means "anglicization of Welsh Llwyd" (Welsh origin).

Are Nigel and Floyd boy or girl names?

Nigel is primarily a boy name. Floyd is primarily a boy name.