Nigel Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Nigel Name at a Glance

Name	Nigel
Meaning	Variant of Neill: Champion. A dynasty of Irish kings was founded by Niall of the Nine Hostages.
Origin	Irish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Nigel Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Nigel means “Variant of Neill: Champion. A dynasty of Irish kings was founded by Niall of the Nine Hostages”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Nigel Name Origin

Our database records Nigel under Irish origin. Browse more Irish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Nigel a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Nigel is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Nigel

When considering Nigel for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.