Nigel vs Whitaker

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 #2,233 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"white field, white acre"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Nigel Rank #2,190

Whitaker Rank #2,233

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 vs #2233 for Whitaker.

Is Nigel or Whitaker more popular?

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 compared to Whitaker at #2233 in the United States.

What do Nigel and Whitaker mean?

Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin). Whitaker means "white field, white acre" (Old English origin).

Are Nigel and Whitaker boy or girl names?

Nigel is primarily a boy name. Whitaker is primarily a boy name.