Nigel vs Lex

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 #2,214 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"defender of men (short for Alexander)"

Origin: Greek

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Nigel Rank #2,190

Lex Rank #2,214

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 vs #2214 for Lex.

Is Nigel or Lex more popular?

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Nigel and Lex mean?

Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin). Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin).

Are Nigel and Lex boy or girl names?

Nigel is primarily a boy name. Lex is primarily a boy name.