Gender: Male
Origin: Scandinavian
Meaning: Victory of the people, Champion
Pronunciation: neels, /niːls/, N IY L Z
Popularity Rank: #3,373
Derived from the Greek name Nikolaos, meaning 'victory of the people'. It is a popular Scandinavian name with strong historical and cultural significance.
The name Niels is of Scandinavian origin and means Victory of the people, Champion. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Niels is commonly found in Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, and 58 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: neels
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /niːls/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: N IY L Z
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
Z: Pronounce as in "zoo" (Z UW)
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At NamesLook, the name Niels is recorded 18,718 times globally, ranking it as the 3,373th most common name worldwide.
Niels is most prevalent in Netherlands, with 11,224 occurrences, making it the 51th most popular name in the country.
In Netherlands, the name Niels is found among 1 in every 34 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | #51 | 1 : 34 |
| Belgium | #178 | 1 : 96 |
| Denmark | #51 | 1 : 42 |
| Germany | #760 | 1 : 380 |
| France | #2,897 | 1 : 2,503 |
| United States of America | #10,761 | 1 : 9,779 |
| Peru | #4,082 | 1 : 7,287 |
| Switzerland | #1,645 | 1 : 1,514 |
| United Kingdom | #6,857 | 1 : 6,526 |
| Italy | #18,222 | 1 : 24,636 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Niels from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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