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Nigel vs Maddix

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nigel

Boy #2,190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"champion (from Old Irish Niall)"

Origin: Old Irish via Norman Latin

Cultural Roots

English British Australian Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,190
Total SSA Count
66
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Nigel Rank #2,190
Maddix Rank #2,152

Maddix is more popular, ranked #2152 vs #2190 for Nigel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nigel or Maddix more popular?

Maddix is more popular, ranked #2152 compared to Nigel at #2190 in the United States.

What do Nigel and Maddix mean?

Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin). Maddix means "son of Madoc, fortunate" (Welsh origin).

Are Nigel and Maddix boy or girl names?

Nigel is primarily a boy name. Maddix is primarily a boy name.

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