Nigel vs Roderick

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

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,904 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"famous ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Welsh German

8 High Risk

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Nigel Rank #2,190

Roderick Rank #1,904

Roderick is more popular, ranked #1904 vs #2190 for Nigel.

Is Nigel or Roderick more popular?

Roderick is more popular, ranked #1904 compared to Nigel at #2190 in the United States.

What do Nigel and Roderick mean?

Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin). Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Nigel and Roderick boy or girl names?

Nigel is primarily a boy name. Roderick is primarily a boy name.