Nigel vs Leopold

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 #2,094 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"brave people, bold folk"

Origin: Germanic

German Austrian Belgian English French

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Nigel Rank #2,190

Leopold Rank #2,094

Leopold is more popular, ranked #2094 vs #2190 for Nigel.

Is Nigel or Leopold more popular?

Leopold is more popular, ranked #2094 compared to Nigel at #2190 in the United States.

What do Nigel and Leopold mean?

Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin). Leopold means "brave people, bold folk" (Germanic origin).

Are Nigel and Leopold boy or girl names?

Nigel is primarily a boy name. Leopold is primarily a boy name.