Patton vs Nigel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Patton

Boy #2,307 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Patrick's town, fighter's settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Scottish Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2,307
Total SSA Count: 61
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Rip Treyson Marion Rustyn

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Nigel

Boy #2,190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"champion (from Old Irish Niall)"

Origin: Old Irish via Norman Latin

Cultural Roots

English British Australian Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2,190
Total SSA Count: 66
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Patton Rank #2,307

Nigel Rank #2,190

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 vs #2307 for Patton.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Patton or Nigel more popular?

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 compared to Patton at #2307 in the United States.

What do Patton and Nigel mean?

Patton means "Patrick's town, fighter's settlement" (Old English origin). Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin).

Are Patton and Nigel boy or girl names?

Patton is primarily a boy name. Nigel is primarily a boy name.

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