Nels
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Son Of Neil.
- Origin
- English
Nels Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 3,819 baby boys have been named Nels. The name peaked in 1918 with 65 US births that year (rank #813). In 2024, ranked #5366 nationally — 4,553 places below its 1918 peak.
Top States for Nels
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Nels births are: Minnesota (223), California (144), Wisconsin (84).
Other English-Origin Names Like Nels
If you like Nels's English origin, consider these related names: Aaric, Aarika, Aarshiya, Aase, Aasiya. Browse all English names →
4-Letter Names Starting with N
Names with Nels's exact length and starting letter: Naal, Nada, Naia, Naim, Naji.
Quick Facts About Nels
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson | Son Of Neil | Male | Celtic |
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Compare Nels to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Nels against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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