Dru vs Nigel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dru

Boy #2,389 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"vision, ghost"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,389
Total SSA Count
59
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dru

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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

Dru Rank #2,389
Nigel Rank #2,190

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 vs #2389 for Dru.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dru ___

  • Dru James
  • Dru Alexander
  • Dru Michael
  • Dru Lee
  • Dru Cole
  • Dru Finn

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 Dru

Bram Colt Sloane Crew Blake

If you choose Nigel

Alistair Rupert Imogen Beatrice Reginald

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dru or Nigel more popular?

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 compared to Dru at #2389 in the United States.

What do Dru and Nigel mean?

Dru means "vision, ghost" (Old English origin). Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin).

Are Dru and Nigel boy or girl names?

Dru is primarily a boy name. Nigel is primarily a boy name.

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