Meaning A boy's name of Gaelic origin, it means "Champion from the Irish and Scottish Niall." Origin of Nijel Gaelic , Irish Popular Middle Names Pierre Pronunciation 🔊 Listen Nijel Similar Names Carmichail Ceannfhionn Cearbhallan Neal MacNaughton MacNeill Amblaoibh Corrick Nemausus Beagin Year by Year Popularity of Nijel