At a Glance
- Meaning
- Victory of the people
- Origin
- Scandinavian (form of Nils, from Greek Nikolaos)
- Gender
- Boy
Nels is a Scandinavian (form of Nils, from Greek Nikolaos) boy's name meaning “victory of the people”.
Meaning & Origin of Nels
Meaning: Victory of the people.
Origin: Scandinavian (form of Nils, from Greek Nikolaos).
How to Pronounce Nels
Popularity of Nels
● Peak: #309 in 1884 · ● Latest: #5366 in 2024. Higher on the chart = more popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1880–2024.
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