Boy Name

Niel

"Champion; from Irish 'niall' meaning champion."

About the Name Niel

Meaning

Champion; from Irish 'niall' meaning champion.

Origin

Irish/Scandinavian (variant of Neil)

Gender

Boy

First Letter

Niel is a boy name of Irish/Scandinavian (variant of Neil) origin. The name means "Champion; from Irish 'niall' meaning champion." and It has been used throughout history. Browse more names starting with N or explore other Irish/Scandinavian (variant of Neil) names.

Popularity Over Time

#213

1950

#168

1960

#136

1970

#129

1980

#86

1990

#73

2000

#61

2010

#23

2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Names Similar to Niel

Neil

Boy

English #863

Niels

Boy

Scandinavian form of Neil, from Irish 'Niall' meaning 'cloud' or 'passionate'.

Irish/Scandinavian #6694

Noah

Boy

Rest, comfort, and consolation. Biblical figure symbolizing peace and new beginnings.

Hebrew #2

Quick Facts

Syllables: 1
Letters: 4
Starts with: N
Origin: Irish/Scandinavian (variant of Neil)