Nigel vs Raleigh

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 #2,257 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deer meadow"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Nigel Rank #2,190

Raleigh Rank #2,257

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 vs #2257 for Raleigh.

Is Nigel or Raleigh more popular?

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 compared to Raleigh at #2257 in the United States.

What do Nigel and Raleigh mean?

Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin). Raleigh means "deer meadow" (Old English origin).

Are Nigel and Raleigh boy or girl names?

Nigel is primarily a boy name. Raleigh is primarily a boy name.