Nigel vs Whit

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 #2,108 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"white, fair-complexioned"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Nigel Rank #2,190

Whit Rank #2,108

Whit is more popular, ranked #2108 vs #2190 for Nigel.

Is Nigel or Whit more popular?

Whit is more popular, ranked #2108 compared to Nigel at #2190 in the United States.

What do Nigel and Whit mean?

Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin). Whit means "white, fair-complexioned" (Old English origin).

Are Nigel and Whit boy or girl names?

Nigel is primarily a boy name. Whit is primarily a boy name.