Orin vs Nigel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Orin

Boy #2,241 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pine tree"

Origin: Hebrew

Irish Hebrew Scottish

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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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Orin Rank #2,241

Nigel Rank #2,190

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 vs #2241 for Orin.

Is Orin or Nigel more popular?

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 compared to Orin at #2241 in the United States.

What do Orin and Nigel mean?

Orin means "pine tree" (Hebrew origin). Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin).

Are Orin and Nigel boy or girl names?

Orin is primarily a boy name. Nigel is primarily a boy name.