Nels vs Mase

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Dannie Credence Randolph Val

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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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Artemus Leandre Wilton Juddson

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Popularity Comparison

Nels Rank #5,445

Mase Rank #5,474

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nels or Mase more popular?

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

What do Nels and Mase mean?

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

Are Nels and Mase boy or girl names?

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

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