Nigel vs Sloan

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 #2,091 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"raider, warrior"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American English

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Nigel Rank #2,190

Sloan Rank #2,091

Sloan is more popular, ranked #2091 vs #2190 for Nigel.

Is Nigel or Sloan more popular?

Sloan is more popular, ranked #2091 compared to Nigel at #2190 in the United States.

What do Nigel and Sloan mean?

Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin). Sloan means "raider, warrior" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Nigel and Sloan boy or girl names?

Nigel is primarily a boy name. Sloan is primarily a boy name.