Nigel vs Patton

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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Patton

Boy #2,307 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Patrick's town, fighter's settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Scottish Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2,307
Total SSA Count: 61
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Nigel Rank #2,190

Patton Rank #2,307

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 vs #2307 for Patton.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nigel or Patton more popular?

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 compared to Patton at #2307 in the United States.

What do Nigel and Patton mean?

Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin). Patton means "Patrick's town, fighter's settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Nigel and Patton boy or girl names?

Nigel is primarily a boy name. Patton is primarily a boy name.

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