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