Niels
NEELS
Popularity
#6694
Letters
5
Syllables
1
Origin
Norse
Total Births
1,446
Peak Year
#31 in 1957
First Recorded
1893
Style
Classic & Timeless, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A Danish and Scandinavian form of Nicholas, meaning 'champion of the people'. It is a strong, classic name with Norse roots.
Numerology
The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Niels Bohr
Danish physicist, foundational contributions to quantum mechanics.
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