Nigel vs Klay

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 #2,112 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay, mortal man"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Nigel Rank #2,190

Klay Rank #2,112

Klay is more popular, ranked #2112 vs #2190 for Nigel.

Is Nigel or Klay more popular?

Klay is more popular, ranked #2112 compared to Nigel at #2190 in the United States.

What do Nigel and Klay mean?

Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin). Klay means "clay, mortal man" (Old English origin).

Are Nigel and Klay boy or girl names?

Nigel is primarily a boy name. Klay is primarily a boy name.