The nameNiels
Niels is the Danish form of Nicholas. It has been liked in France since the 2000s.
- Boy's name
- Danish and Dutch
- Feast day
Meaning
Niels comes from Nicholas, from the Greek nike, "victory", and laos, "people".
Origin
Danish and Dutch. In Sweden it is Nils.
History
Niels appeared in France in the late 1960s and peaked in the early 2010s.
Famous people named Niels
- Niels Bohr, Danish physicist
Popularity of the name Niels
Niels in France
Niels was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 1,110 births over the decade, 34% of all recorded babies named Niels. Its rise began around 1983, and it peaked in 2012. Half of all babies named Niels in France were born before 2007, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 55 births a year on average, against 71 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Niels in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Niels mean?
Niels comes from Nicholas, from the Greek nike, "victory", and laos, "people".
What is the origin of the name Niels?
Danish and Dutch. In Sweden it is Nils.
Is Niels a girl's or a boy's name?
Niels is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Niels?
Variants and related names of Niels include Nicholas and Nicolas.
Who are famous people named Niels?
Niels Bohr, Danish physicist.