Nigel vs Fulton

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 #2,072 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"settlement by a bird-trap"

Origin: Old English

American English Scottish

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Nigel Rank #2,190

Fulton Rank #2,072

Fulton is more popular, ranked #2072 vs #2190 for Nigel.

Is Nigel or Fulton more popular?

Fulton is more popular, ranked #2072 compared to Nigel at #2190 in the United States.

What do Nigel and Fulton mean?

Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin). Fulton means "settlement by a bird-trap" (Old English origin).

Are Nigel and Fulton boy or girl names?

Nigel is primarily a boy name. Fulton is primarily a boy name.