Whitaker vs Nigel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Whitaker

Boy #2,233 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"white field, white acre"

Origin: Old English

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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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Whitaker Rank #2,233

Nigel Rank #2,190

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 vs #2233 for Whitaker.

Is Whitaker or Nigel more popular?

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 compared to Whitaker at #2233 in the United States.

What do Whitaker and Nigel mean?

Whitaker means "white field, white acre" (Old English origin). Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin).

Are Whitaker and Nigel boy or girl names?

Whitaker is primarily a boy name. Nigel is primarily a boy name.