Nigel vs Theodore

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

Nigel Rank #2,190
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2190 for Nigel.

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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Nigel

Alistair Rupert Imogen Beatrice Reginald

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nigel or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Nigel at #2190 in the United States.

What do Nigel and Theodore mean?

Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Nigel and Theodore boy or girl names?

Nigel is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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