Deagan vs Nels

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Deagan

Boy #5,530 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"black-haired, dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #5,445 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"champion, cloud"

Origin: Irish Gaelic via Scandinavian

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Deagan Rank #5,530

Nels Rank #5,445

Nels is more popular, ranked #5445 vs #5530 for Deagan.

Is Deagan or Nels more popular?

Nels is more popular, ranked #5445 compared to Deagan at #5530 in the United States.

What do Deagan and Nels mean?

Deagan means "black-haired, dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Nels means "champion, cloud" (Irish Gaelic via Scandinavian origin).

Are Deagan and Nels boy or girl names?

Deagan is primarily a boy name. Nels is primarily a boy name.