Mase vs Nels

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mase

Boy #5,474 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"stonecutter, one who works with stone"

Origin: Old French via Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,474
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Nels

Boy #5,445 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"champion, cloud"

Origin: Irish Gaelic via Scandinavian

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Swedish Norwegian Danish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,445
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mase Rank #5,474
Nels Rank #5,445

Nels is more popular, ranked #5445 vs #5474 for Mase.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mase or Nels more popular?

Nels is more popular, ranked #5445 compared to Mase at #5474 in the United States.

What do Mase and Nels mean?

Mase means "stonecutter, one who works with stone" (Old French via Germanic origin). Nels means "champion, cloud" (Irish Gaelic via Scandinavian origin).

Are Mase and Nels boy or girl names?

Mase is primarily a boy name. Nels is primarily a boy name.

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