Niels Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Niels Name at a Glance

Name	Niels
Meaning	Son of Niel.
Origin	Danish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Niels Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Niels means “Son of Niel”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Niels Name Origin

Our database records Niels under Danish origin. Browse more Danish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Niels a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Niels is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Niels

When considering Niels for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.