Nigel vs Rook

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 #2,371 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a crow-like black bird"

Origin: Old Norse

English American

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Nigel Rank #2,190

Rook Rank #2,371

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 vs #2371 for Rook.

Is Nigel or Rook more popular?

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 compared to Rook at #2371 in the United States.

What do Nigel and Rook mean?

Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin). Rook means "a crow-like black bird" (Old Norse origin).

Are Nigel and Rook boy or girl names?

Nigel is primarily a boy name. Rook is primarily a boy name.