Boy Name
Nils
"Champion, victor of the people"
About the Name Nils
Nils is a boy name of Scandinavian origin. The name means "Champion, victor of the people" and has been used throughout history. Browse more names starting with N or explore other Scandinavian names.
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Popularity Over Time
-- 1950
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-- 2000
#400 2010
#600 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
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Quick Facts
- Syllables
- 1
- Letters
- 4
- Starts with
- N
- Origin
- Scandinavian
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