Emeric vs Nigel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emeric

Boy #2,332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"home ruler, power"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

French Hungarian English Germanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,332
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Em, Ric, Rick

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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

Emeric Rank #2,332
Nigel Rank #2,190

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 vs #2332 for Emeric.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emeric ___

  • Emeric James
  • Emeric Charles
  • Emeric Louis
  • Emeric Thomas
  • Emeric William
  • Emeric John

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 Emeric

Cecile Mathilde Hugo Caspian Isolde

If you choose Nigel

Alistair Rupert Imogen Beatrice Reginald

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emeric or Nigel more popular?

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 compared to Emeric at #2332 in the United States.

What do Emeric and Nigel mean?

Emeric means "home ruler, power" (Germanic origin). Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin).

Are Emeric and Nigel boy or girl names?

Emeric is primarily a boy name. Nigel is primarily a boy name.

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