Nigel vs Reeves

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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Reeves

Boy #2,185 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"son of the reeve, estate manager"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2,185
Total SSA Count: 67
Syllables: 1
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Nigel Rank #2,190

Reeves Rank #2,185

Reeves is more popular, ranked #2185 vs #2190 for Nigel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nigel or Reeves more popular?

Reeves is more popular, ranked #2185 compared to Nigel at #2190 in the United States.

What do Nigel and Reeves mean?

Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin). Reeves means "son of the reeve, estate manager" (Old English origin).

Are Nigel and Reeves boy or girl names?

Nigel is primarily a boy name. Reeves is primarily a boy name.

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