Angus vs Nigel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Angus

Boy #2,162 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one strength, unique strength"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish Celtic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,162
Total SSA Count
68
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gus

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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
Nicknames
Nige

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Popularity Comparison

Angus Rank #2,162
Nigel Rank #2,190

Angus is more popular, ranked #2162 vs #2190 for Nigel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Angus ___

  • Angus James
  • Angus William
  • Angus Duncan
  • Angus Alasdair
  • Angus Murdoch

Nigel ___

  • Nigel James
  • Nigel Thomas
  • Nigel William
  • Nigel Edward
  • Nigel Charles
  • Nigel Oliver

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Angus

Hamish Catriona Isla Fergus Morag

If you choose Nigel

Alistair Rupert Imogen Beatrice Reginald

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Angus or Nigel more popular?

Angus is more popular, ranked #2162 compared to Nigel at #2190 in the United States.

What do Angus and Nigel mean?

Angus means "one strength, unique strength" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin).

Are Angus and Nigel boy or girl names?

Angus is primarily a boy name. Nigel is primarily a boy name.

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