Nigel vs Maximillian

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 #2,158 Most Popular 5 Syllables

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

German Austrian English Latin

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Nigel Rank #2,190

Maximillian Rank #2,158

Maximillian is more popular, ranked #2158 vs #2190 for Nigel.

Is Nigel or Maximillian more popular?

Maximillian is more popular, ranked #2158 compared to Nigel at #2190 in the United States.

What do Nigel and Maximillian mean?

Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin). Maximillian means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Nigel and Maximillian boy or girl names?

Nigel is primarily a boy name. Maximillian is primarily a boy name.