Nigel vs Whitley

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 #2,009 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white meadow"

Origin: Old English

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Nigel Rank #2,190

Whitley Rank #2,009

Whitley is more popular, ranked #2009 vs #2190 for Nigel.

Is Nigel or Whitley more popular?

Whitley is more popular, ranked #2009 compared to Nigel at #2190 in the United States.

What do Nigel and Whitley mean?

Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin). Whitley means "white meadow" (Old English origin).

Are Nigel and Whitley boy or girl names?

Nigel is primarily a boy name. Whitley is primarily a boy name.