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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Victory of the people
- Origin
- Scandinavian (Danish), also used in Dutch
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- NEELZ
Niels is a Scandinavian name, specifically Danish, that's also used in Dutch, and it's pronounced NEELZ. It carries the meaning "victory of the people." With its worldly, timeless, classic style, it works well if you want a name that feels both rooted in tradition and easy to carry across borders.
Meaning & Origin of Niels
Meaning: Victory of the people.
Origin: Scandinavian (Danish), also used in Dutch.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Niels
NEELZIPA /ˈniːlz/
Popularity of Niels
Niels has never been common in the U.S.: it peaked at rank #1141 back in 1893 with just 5 babies given the name, and in the latest Social Security data from 2024 it sat at rank #6694 with only 13 babies, so across more than 130 years of records it's stayed a rare choice.
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FAQ
What does the name Niels mean?
Victory of the people. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Niels?
Niels is pronounced NEELZ (IPA: /ˈniːlz/).
Is Niels a popular name right now?
Niels peaked at #1141 in 1893 and is ranked #6694 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1893–2024.)
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