Nigel vs Leyton

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 #2,222 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"meadow town"

Origin: Old English

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Nigel Rank #2,190

Leyton Rank #2,222

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 vs #2222 for Leyton.

Is Nigel or Leyton more popular?

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 compared to Leyton at #2222 in the United States.

What do Nigel and Leyton mean?

Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin). Leyton means "meadow town" (Old English origin).

Are Nigel and Leyton boy or girl names?

Nigel is primarily a boy name. Leyton is primarily a boy name.