Boy Name
Niels
"Scandinavian form of Neil, from Irish 'Niall' meaning 'cloud' or 'passionate'."
Ranked #6694 for boys
About the Name Niels
Meaning
Scandinavian form of Neil, from Irish 'Niall' meaning 'cloud' or 'passionate'.
Origin
Irish/ScandinavianGender
Boy
First Letter
NBoy Rank
#6694
Niels is a boy name of Irish/Scandinavian origin. The name means "Scandinavian form of Neil, from Irish 'Niall' meaning 'cloud' or 'passionate'." and Currently ranked #6694 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with N or explore other Irish/Scandinavian names.
Popularity Over Time
#180 1950
#156 1960
#138 1970
#128 1980
#132 1990
#124 2000
#151 2010
#60 2020
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.
Famous People Named Niels
- NB Niels Bohr (physicist)