Nigel vs Laurence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nigel

Boy #2,190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"champion (from Old Irish Niall)"

Origin: Old Irish via Norman Latin

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Boy #2,194 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum; laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

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Nigel Rank #2,190

Laurence Rank #2,194

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 vs #2194 for Laurence.

Is Nigel or Laurence more popular?

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 compared to Laurence at #2194 in the United States.

What do Nigel and Laurence mean?

Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin). Laurence means "from Laurentum; laurel-crowned" (Latin origin).

Are Nigel and Laurence boy or girl names?

Nigel is primarily a boy name. Laurence is primarily a boy name.