Boy Name
Nils
"Victory of the people; Scandinavian form of Nicholas symbolizing triumph and leadership."
Ranked #4979 for boys
About the Name Nils
Meaning
Victory of the people; Scandinavian form of Nicholas symbolizing triumph and leadership.
Origin
ScandinavianGender
Boy
First Letter
NBoy Rank
#4979
Nils is a boy name of Scandinavian origin. The name means "Victory of the people; Scandinavian form of Nicholas symbolizing triumph and leadership." and Currently ranked #4979 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with N or explore other Scandinavian names.
Popularity Over Time
#316 1950
#351 1960
#310 1970
#276 1980
#315 1990
#265 2000
#226 2010
#93 2020
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.
Famous People Named Nils
- NF Nils Frahm (composer)
- NL Nils Lofgren (guitarist)