Nels vs Edvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nels

Boy #5,445 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"champion, cloud"

Origin: Irish Gaelic via Scandinavian

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Boy #5,384 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy friend, prosperous companion"

Origin: Old English

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Nels Rank #5,445

Edvin Rank #5,384

Edvin is more popular, ranked #5384 vs #5445 for Nels.

Is Nels or Edvin more popular?

Edvin is more popular, ranked #5384 compared to Nels at #5445 in the United States.

What do Nels and Edvin mean?

Nels means "champion, cloud" (Irish Gaelic via Scandinavian origin). Edvin means "wealthy friend, prosperous companion" (Old English origin).

Are Nels and Edvin boy or girl names?

Nels is primarily a boy name. Edvin is primarily a boy name.