Nigel vs Theophilus

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
Theophilus Rank #2,216

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 vs #2216 for Theophilus.

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

Theophilus ___

  • Theophilus James
  • Theophilus Alexander
  • Theophilus Charles
  • Theophilus Edward
  • Theophilus Augustus
  • Theophilus William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Nigel

Alistair Rupert Imogen Beatrice Reginald

If you choose Theophilus

Bartholomew Cornelius Theodora Octavia Maximilian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nigel or Theophilus more popular?

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 compared to Theophilus at #2216 in the United States.

What do Nigel and Theophilus mean?

Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin). Theophilus means "friend of God, beloved by God" (Greek origin).

Are Nigel and Theophilus boy or girl names?

Nigel is primarily a boy name. Theophilus is primarily a boy name.

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