Nigel vs Usher

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 #2,306 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"doorkeeper, one who ushers"

Origin: Old French

English American African-American

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Nigel Rank #2,190

Usher Rank #2,306

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 vs #2306 for Usher.

Is Nigel or Usher more popular?

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 compared to Usher at #2306 in the United States.

What do Nigel and Usher mean?

Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin). Usher means "doorkeeper, one who ushers" (Old French origin).

Are Nigel and Usher boy or girl names?

Nigel is primarily a boy name. Usher is primarily a boy name.