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Nels

male

Meaning

"Son of Neil"

Nels is a Scandinavian short form related to Nils and Neil traditions, often interpreted as a patronymic form.

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Popularity History of Nels

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#5366Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#5366

Nels was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-178

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Nels

Browse every Namylab list page that currently includes Nels, from meaning and origin collections to letter, syllable, and themed baby name lists.

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Quick Facts

OriginScandinavian
Syllables1
Length4 letters

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