Leyton 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

Leyton Rank #2,222
Nigel Rank #2,190

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 vs #2222 for Leyton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Leyton ___

  • Leyton James
  • Leyton Cole
  • Leyton Reid
  • Leyton Brooks
  • Leyton Grant
  • Leyton Chase

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 Leyton

Peyton Preston Hudson Weston Emerson

If you choose Nigel

Alistair Rupert Imogen Beatrice Reginald

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leyton or Nigel more popular?

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 compared to Leyton at #2222 in the United States.

What do Leyton and Nigel mean?

Leyton means "meadow town" (Old English origin). Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin).

Are Leyton and Nigel boy or girl names?

Leyton is primarily a boy name. Nigel is primarily a boy name.

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