Meaning: Its source is Nigellus, a Latin name meaning "Black."

Origin: "Nigellus."

Languages: This boy's name is used in Dutch and English.

Feminine Forms: Nigella

Source Forms: Nigellus

Popularity: The name Nigel ranked 649th in popularity for males of all ages in a sample of 2000-2003 Social Security Administration statistics and 886th in popularity for males of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.