Nels
A boy's name of English origin, ranked #4,539 in the US in 2025.
- Rank in 2025
- #4,539
- Best ever
- #306 in 1884
- US births since 1880
- 3,841
- Born in 2025
- 22
- Trend
- Rising last 10 years
- Given to
- 100% boys
Meaning
- Chief, leader
- Champion
- Son of a champion, son of Neil
Births 1880–2025
Peak 65 in 1918. Rising over the last ten years.