Niels is a ♂ boy’s name.
What is the origin of the name Niels?
Niels is a Scandinavian, especially Danish variant of the name Nicholas or Nikolaus and is of Greek origin.
What does the name Niels mean?
Niels means “victory of the people” (from Greek ancient “níkē/νίκη” = victory + “laós/λαός” = people/soldiers).
Pronunciation of Niels
Variants of the name Niels
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The name Niels is ranked #1535 overall.
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Last updated: 4/13/2022
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