Nigel vs Liem

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 #5,715 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"honest, incorruptible"

Origin: Sino-Vietnamese

Vietnamese Southeast Asian

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Nigel Rank #2,190

Liem Rank #5,715

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 vs #5715 for Liem.

Is Nigel or Liem more popular?

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Nigel and Liem mean?

Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin). Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin).

Are Nigel and Liem boy or girl names?

Nigel is primarily a boy name. Liem is primarily a boy name.