Nigel vs Kenton

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 #2,115 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"royal settlement, king's town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Nigel Rank #2,190

Kenton Rank #2,115

Kenton is more popular, ranked #2115 vs #2190 for Nigel.

Is Nigel or Kenton more popular?

Kenton is more popular, ranked #2115 compared to Nigel at #2190 in the United States.

What do Nigel and Kenton mean?

Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin). Kenton means "royal settlement, king's town" (Old English origin).

Are Nigel and Kenton boy or girl names?

Nigel is primarily a boy name. Kenton is primarily a boy name.