Theophilus vs Nigel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Theophilus

Boy #2,216 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"friend of God, beloved by God"

Origin: Greek

Greek English Ethiopian Christian

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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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Theophilus Rank #2,216

Nigel Rank #2,190

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 vs #2216 for Theophilus.

Is Theophilus or Nigel more popular?

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 compared to Theophilus at #2216 in the United States.

What do Theophilus and Nigel mean?

Theophilus means "friend of God, beloved by God" (Greek origin). Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin).

Are Theophilus and Nigel boy or girl names?

Theophilus is primarily a boy name. Nigel is primarily a boy name.