What does the name Nils mean?

The first name Nils means “victory of the people”.

Where does the name Nils come from?

Nils has its roots in Scandinavian.

Nils is a masculine first name (a boys' name).

Nils is a relatively uncommon first name.

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“victory of the people”

Origin: Scandinavian
Syllables: 1
Popularity: 36 of 100Uncommon
Famous bearers: Nils Liedholm Nils Petersen Nils Edén Nils van der Poel Nils Schumann Nils Gabriel Sefström Nils Politt Nils Axelsson Nils Petter Molvær Nils Christie

Nils is a masculine first name meaning “victory of the people”, with roots in Scandinavian. The name has 1 syllables. It is relatively uncommon.

What does the name Nils mean?: The first name Nils means “victory of the people”.
Where does the name Nils come from?: Nils has its roots in Scandinavian.
Is Nils a girls' or boys' name?: Nils is a masculine first name (a boys' name).
How popular is Nils?: Nils is a relatively uncommon first name.

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