Irwin vs Nels

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Irwin

Boy #5,482 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"boar friend"

Origin: Old English

English Scottish American

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Boy #5,445 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"champion, cloud"

Origin: Irish Gaelic via Scandinavian

Scandinavian Swedish Norwegian Danish American

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Irwin Rank #5,482

Nels Rank #5,445

Nels is more popular, ranked #5445 vs #5482 for Irwin.

Is Irwin or Nels more popular?

Nels is more popular, ranked #5445 compared to Irwin at #5482 in the United States.

What do Irwin and Nels mean?

Irwin means "boar friend" (Old English origin). Nels means "champion, cloud" (Irish Gaelic via Scandinavian origin).

Are Irwin and Nels boy or girl names?

Irwin is primarily a boy name. Nels is primarily a boy name.