Niels
What does the name Niels mean?
The different meanings of the name Niels are:- Greek meaning: Victory of the people
- Danish meaning: Victory of the people
- German meaning: Short form of Cornelius
The first thing you should know if you are considering Niels for your baby's name is that in most countries all over the world the name Niels is a boy name.
The name Niels is of Danish, German, Greek origins, which means it has more than one root, and is used in more than one countries and different languages of the world, especially Danish speaking countries, Dutch speaking countries, English speaking countries, German speaking countries among others.
If you consider naming your baby Niels we recommend you take note of the special meaning and history of the name as your baby’s name will play a big role in its life and your baby will hear it spoken every day. Searching for a name is a very important and fun process as it’s the very first gift you will give to your baby. Many people believe that the name can affect success in life, through their children's working career and other circumstances, so they choose more “respectable” names or name meanings as they believe that the name meaning reflects the personality of the child.
The meaning of Niels has more than one different etymologies. It has same or different meanings in other countries and languages. The different meanings of the name Niels are:
The name Niels is in the following categories: Danish Names, Dutch Names, German Names, Nicknames or Pet Names, Saints Names, Scandinavian Names. (If you would like to suggest one or more categories for the name, click here). We have plenty of different baby name categories to search for special meanings plus popular and unique names, search our database before choosing but also note that baby name categories designed to help you and not to be an influential factor when choosing a name. Instead, we recommend that you pay a greater attention to the origin and meaning of the name Niels. Read our baby name articles for useful tips regarding baby names and naming your baby. If you are thinking of giving your baby the beautiful name Niels, spread the love and share this with your friends.
Below you will find the popularity of the baby name Niels displayed annually, from 1880 to the present day in our name popularity chart. Hover over or click on the dots that represent a year to see how many babies were given the name for that year, for both genders, if available.
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