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Boy Name

Nils

"Champion, victor of the people"

Ranked #4979 for boys

About the Name Nils

Meaning

Champion, victor of the people

Gender

Boy

First Letter

N

Boy Rank

#4979

Nils is a boy name of Scandinavian origin. The name means "Champion, victor of the people" and Currently ranked #4979 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with N or explore other Scandinavian names.

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Popularity Over Time

#316
1950
#351
1960
#310
1970
#276
1980
#315
1990
#265
2000
#226
2010
#93
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Nils

  • NB Nils Bohr

Names Similar to Nils

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Boy

Famous, noble, champion

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Nikolai

Boy

Victory of the people, conqueror

Russian #589
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Quick Facts

Syllables
1
Letters
4
Starts with
N
Origin
Scandinavian

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