Nigel vs Johnnie

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 #2,319 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Irish Scottish

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Nigel Rank #2,190

Johnnie Rank #2,319

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 vs #2319 for Johnnie.

Is Nigel or Johnnie more popular?

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 compared to Johnnie at #2319 in the United States.

What do Nigel and Johnnie mean?

Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin). Johnnie means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nigel and Johnnie boy or girl names?

Nigel is primarily a boy name. Johnnie is primarily a boy name.