Daryl vs Nigel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daryl

Boy #2,002 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Airelle (Norman village)"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,002
Total SSA Count
77
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dar

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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

Daryl Rank #2,002
Nigel Rank #2,190

Daryl is more popular, ranked #2002 vs #2190 for Nigel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Daryl ___

  • Daryl James
  • Daryl Wayne
  • Daryl Lee
  • Daryl Michael
  • Daryl Eugene
  • Daryl Ray

Nigel ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Duane Randy Tammy Sheryl Kevin

If you choose Nigel

Alistair Rupert Imogen Beatrice Reginald

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daryl or Nigel more popular?

Daryl is more popular, ranked #2002 compared to Nigel at #2190 in the United States.

What do Daryl and Nigel mean?

Daryl means "from Airelle (Norman village)" (Norman French origin). Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin).

Are Daryl and Nigel boy or girl names?

Daryl is primarily a boy name. Nigel is primarily a boy name.

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