namesprite

Niels

RankLoading…|Male

Niels carries different meanings by origin.

Danish“Victory of the people”

Danish form of Nicholas.

Dutch“Horn”

Short form of Cornelius.

Saintly namesake: Niels of Aarhus was a Danish prince and saint known for his piety and charitable works. He is venerated in Denmark. (12th century)

1 syllable · /niːlz/

Overview

Popularity data is still loading.

Check back in a moment for rank and trend details.

Related forms

Names related to Niels through nicknames, language, or historical forms.

Nicholas

Similar names

Similar soundLucaSimilar originIrisSimilar meaningJune
namesprite

Pick the perfect name — 145 years of real U.S. birth records. No ads, ever.

Name listsFind namesProAboutPrivacyTerms

Name data: U.S. Social Security birth records, 1880–2025.Built by two parents who couldn’t pick either.

  • Home
  • Lists
  • Saved
  • You