Jed vs Nigel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jed

Boy #1,993 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"friend of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,993
Total SSA Count
78
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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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

Jed Rank #1,993
Nigel Rank #2,190

Jed is more popular, ranked #1993 vs #2190 for Nigel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jed ___

  • Jed William
  • Jed Thomas
  • Jed Henry
  • Jed Alexander
  • Jed Michael
  • Jed Carter

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 Jed

Eli Sam Clara Ruth Amos

If you choose Nigel

Alistair Rupert Imogen Beatrice Reginald

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jed or Nigel more popular?

Jed is more popular, ranked #1993 compared to Nigel at #2190 in the United States.

What do Jed and Nigel mean?

Jed means "friend of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin).

Are Jed and Nigel boy or girl names?

Jed is primarily a boy name. Nigel is primarily a boy name.

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