Nels Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Nels Name at a Glance

Name	Nels
Meaning	Chief.
Origin	Swedish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Nels Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Nels means “Chief”. 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.

Nels Name Origin

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

Is Nels a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Nels

When considering Nels 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.