Raleigh vs Nigel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raleigh

Boy #2,257 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deer meadow"

Origin: Old English

English American

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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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Raleigh Rank #2,257

Nigel Rank #2,190

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 vs #2257 for Raleigh.

Is Raleigh or Nigel more popular?

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 compared to Raleigh at #2257 in the United States.

What do Raleigh and Nigel mean?

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

Are Raleigh and Nigel boy or girl names?

Raleigh is primarily a boy name. Nigel is primarily a boy name.