Nile vs Lemuel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nile

Boy #1,936 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"champion, cloud"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Egyptian

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Boy #2,131 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"belonging to God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish

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Nile Rank #1,936

Lemuel Rank #2,131

Nile is more popular, ranked #1936 vs #2131 for Lemuel.

Is Nile or Lemuel more popular?

Nile is more popular, ranked #1936 compared to Lemuel at #2131 in the United States.

What do Nile and Lemuel mean?

Nile means "champion, cloud" (Irish Gaelic origin). Lemuel means "belonging to God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nile and Lemuel boy or girl names?

Nile is primarily a boy name. Lemuel is primarily a boy name.