Niels Name Origin
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Danish (Scandinavian) 70% -
Dutch (Dutch) 20%
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Norwegian (Scandinavian) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Niels
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
Name Origin
The name 'Niels' is a Scandinavian form of Nicholas, common in Denmark, Norway, and the Netherlands. It originates from the Greek name Nikolaos, meaning 'victory of the people.' It is primarily used as a male given name.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Niels each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).