Nigel vs Hayze

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 #2,179 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the hazel trees"

Origin: English

English American

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Nigel Rank #2,190

Hayze Rank #2,179

Hayze is more popular, ranked #2179 vs #2190 for Nigel.

Is Nigel or Hayze more popular?

Hayze is more popular, ranked #2179 compared to Nigel at #2190 in the United States.

What do Nigel and Hayze mean?

Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin). Hayze means "from the hazel trees" (English origin).

Are Nigel and Hayze boy or girl names?

Nigel is primarily a boy name. Hayze is primarily a boy name.