Nigel vs Rayne

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 #2,279 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"counsel, decision"

Origin: Old French

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Nigel Rank #2,190

Rayne Rank #2,279

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 vs #2279 for Rayne.

Is Nigel or Rayne more popular?

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 compared to Rayne at #2279 in the United States.

What do Nigel and Rayne mean?

Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin). Rayne means "counsel, decision" (Old French origin).

Are Nigel and Rayne boy or girl names?

Nigel is primarily a boy name. Rayne is primarily a boy name.