Nigel vs Stratton

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

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Nigel Rank #2,190
Stratton Rank #2,337

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 vs #2337 for Stratton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nigel ___

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

Stratton ___

  • Stratton James
  • Stratton Reid
  • Stratton Cole
  • Stratton Blake
  • Stratton Elliott
  • Stratton Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Nigel

Alistair Rupert Imogen Beatrice Reginald

If you choose Stratton

Sutton Preston Weston Harlow Hadley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nigel or Stratton more popular?

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 compared to Stratton at #2337 in the United States.

What do Nigel and Stratton mean?

Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin). Stratton means "settlement on a Roman road, farm on the paved way" (Old English origin).

Are Nigel and Stratton boy or girl names?

Nigel is primarily a boy name. Stratton is primarily a boy name.

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