Ferrin vs Nils

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ferrin

Boy #20,697 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little man, young warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Celtic Contemporary

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Boy #4,894 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek (Nikolaos)

Swedish Norwegian Danish Finnish Germanic

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Ferrin Rank #20,697

Nils Rank #4,894

Nils is more popular, ranked #4894 vs #20697 for Ferrin.

Is Ferrin or Nils more popular?

Nils is more popular, ranked #4894 compared to Ferrin at #20697 in the United States.

What do Ferrin and Nils mean?

Ferrin means "little man, young warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin). Nils means "victory of the people" (Greek (Nikolaos) origin).

Are Ferrin and Nils boy or girl names?

Ferrin is primarily a boy name. Nils is primarily a boy name.