Niel
- Pronunciation
- [Ni-al]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Champion
- Origin
- Danish
Niel Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,379 baby boys have been named Niel. The name peaked in 1958 with 26 US births that year (rank #1552).
Top States for Niel
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Niel births are: New York (24), California (10), Wisconsin (5).
Other Danish-Origin Names Like Niel
If you like Niel's Danish origin, consider these related names: Abellona, Agneta, Almeta, Anders, Annemette. Browse all Danish names →
4-Letter Names Starting with N
Names with Niel's exact length and starting letter: Naal, Nada, Naia, Naim, Naji.
Quick Facts About Niel
Variant Forms
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Compare Niel to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Niel 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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