Nels

The meaning, origin, popularity, similar names, and other details about the boy name Nels

Meanings & Origins of Nels

What does Nels mean? What is the origin?

Origin Celtic
Meaning Chief; Leader
Origin English
Meaning Son of a champion; Son of Neil
Origin Gaelic
Meaning Champion
Origin Scandinavian
Meaning Nels \n(e)-ls\ as a boy's name is of Scandinavian origin. Variant of Nicholas (Greek) "victorius people".

For more information, see also related names Neil and Nelson.

Baby names that sound like Nels are Neils, Nils and Niels. Other similar baby names are Beals, Celso, Noel, Neely, Neel, Neal, Delos, Kelsy, Les, Neall, Neale, Niles, Nile, Niel, Neill, Neile, Nelsen, Newsy, Nilos, Nyles, Noll and Wells.

More Details About Nels

How popular is Nels? Any other details?

Popularity of Nels There were 11 US births last year.
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Names Similar To Nels

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Nels is a boy name.
Nels starts with N
Nels is 4 letters long


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