Nigel vs Theophilus

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 #2,216 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"friend of God, beloved by God"

Origin: Greek

Greek English Ethiopian Christian

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Nigel Rank #2,190

Theophilus Rank #2,216

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 vs #2216 for Theophilus.

Is Nigel or Theophilus more popular?

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 compared to Theophilus at #2216 in the United States.

What do Nigel and Theophilus mean?

Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin). Theophilus means "friend of God, beloved by God" (Greek origin).

Are Nigel and Theophilus boy or girl names?

Nigel is primarily a boy name. Theophilus is primarily a boy name.