Nigel vs Rogan

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 #2,184 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little red-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic Ruadhan

Irish Scottish English American

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Nigel Rank #2,190

Rogan Rank #2,184

Rogan is more popular, ranked #2184 vs #2190 for Nigel.

Is Nigel or Rogan more popular?

Rogan is more popular, ranked #2184 compared to Nigel at #2190 in the United States.

What do Nigel and Rogan mean?

Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin). Rogan means "little red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic Ruadhan origin).

Are Nigel and Rogan boy or girl names?

Nigel is primarily a boy name. Rogan is primarily a boy name.