Nigel vs Irvin

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 #2,081 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"green/fresh river"

Origin: Brittonic/Celtic

Scottish English American Irish

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Nigel Rank #2,190

Irvin Rank #2,081

Irvin is more popular, ranked #2081 vs #2190 for Nigel.

Is Nigel or Irvin more popular?

Irvin is more popular, ranked #2081 compared to Nigel at #2190 in the United States.

What do Nigel and Irvin mean?

Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin). Irvin means "green/fresh river" (Brittonic/Celtic origin).

Are Nigel and Irvin boy or girl names?

Nigel is primarily a boy name. Irvin is primarily a boy name.