Nigel vs Orin

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 #2,241 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pine tree"

Origin: Hebrew

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Nigel Rank #2,190

Orin Rank #2,241

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 vs #2241 for Orin.

Is Nigel or Orin more popular?

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 compared to Orin at #2241 in the United States.

What do Nigel and Orin mean?

Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin). Orin means "pine tree" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nigel and Orin boy or girl names?

Nigel is primarily a boy name. Orin is primarily a boy name.