Champion baby names

Names tagged with “Champion” across DNA, style, or vibe in the Namesake database.

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5 names

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Nyal
Irish
62
From Old Irish 'Niall' meaning 'champion' or 'cloud'. Associated with strength and noble heritage in Irish tradition.
Neilan
Irish
42
From Old Irish 'Ó Níalláin' meaning 'descendant of Niallán', itself derived from Niall meaning 'champion' or 'cloud'
Nels
Scandinavian
40
Short form of Nelson, derived from Neil/Niall meaning 'champion' or 'cloud'. Strong Scandinavian heritage popular in Nordic regions.
Neal
Irish
30
From Old Irish 'Niall' meaning 'champion' or 'cloud'. Associated with Irish royalty and legendary warriors throughout Celtic history.
Beneil
Irish
10
From Old Irish 'beag' (small) and 'níal' (champion), meaning 'small champion' or 'little champion'

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Popularity data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024