Nigel vs Tyce

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 #2,037 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"firebrand, burning torch"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Nigel Rank #2,190

Tyce Rank #2,037

Tyce is more popular, ranked #2037 vs #2190 for Nigel.

Is Nigel or Tyce more popular?

Tyce is more popular, ranked #2037 compared to Nigel at #2190 in the United States.

What do Nigel and Tyce mean?

Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin). Tyce means "firebrand, burning torch" (Old French origin).

Are Nigel and Tyce boy or girl names?

Nigel is primarily a boy name. Tyce is primarily a boy name.