Edric vs Nigel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Edric Rank #2,110
Nigel Rank #2,190

Edric is more popular, ranked #2110 vs #2190 for Nigel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Edric ___

  • Edric James
  • Edric Cole
  • Edric Thorne
  • Edric Valor
  • Edric Ambrose
  • Edric Sterling

Nigel ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Edric

Aldric Cedric Isolde Rowena Aldous

If you choose Nigel

Alistair Rupert Imogen Beatrice Reginald

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edric or Nigel more popular?

Edric is more popular, ranked #2110 compared to Nigel at #2190 in the United States.

What do Edric and Nigel mean?

Edric means "prosperous ruler" (Old English origin). Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin).

Are Edric and Nigel boy or girl names?

Edric is primarily a boy name. Nigel is primarily a boy name.

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