Nigel vs Octavius

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 #2,013 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"eighth-born"

Origin: Latin

Roman English American Italian

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Nigel Rank #2,190

Octavius Rank #2,013

Octavius is more popular, ranked #2013 vs #2190 for Nigel.

Is Nigel or Octavius more popular?

Octavius is more popular, ranked #2013 compared to Nigel at #2190 in the United States.

What do Nigel and Octavius mean?

Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin). Octavius means "eighth-born" (Latin origin).

Are Nigel and Octavius boy or girl names?

Nigel is primarily a boy name. Octavius is primarily a boy name.