Champion or cloud
Nijel is a modern phonetic variant of the name Nigel. It is derived from the Latinized name Nigellus, which was historically associated with the Latin word for black, though its true roots are likely the Gaelic name Niall, meaning champion or cloud.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Nijel in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Olympic silver medalist middle-distance runner from Botswana
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