Nigel vs Ridley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nigel

Boy #2,190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"champion (from Old Irish Niall)"

Origin: Old Irish via Norman Latin

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Boy #2,253 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"reed clearing"

Origin: Old English

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Nigel Rank #2,190

Ridley Rank #2,253

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 vs #2253 for Ridley.

Is Nigel or Ridley more popular?

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 compared to Ridley at #2253 in the United States.

What do Nigel and Ridley mean?

Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin). Ridley means "reed clearing" (Old English origin).

Are Nigel and Ridley boy or girl names?

Nigel is primarily a boy name. Ridley is primarily a boy name.