Nels vs Rasmus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nels

Boy #5,445 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"champion, cloud"

Origin: Irish Gaelic via Scandinavian

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Boy #5,412 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, desired"

Origin: Greek

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Nels Rank #5,445

Rasmus Rank #5,412

Rasmus is more popular, ranked #5412 vs #5445 for Nels.

Is Nels or Rasmus more popular?

Rasmus is more popular, ranked #5412 compared to Nels at #5445 in the United States.

What do Nels and Rasmus mean?

Nels means "champion, cloud" (Irish Gaelic via Scandinavian origin). Rasmus means "beloved, desired" (Greek origin).

Are Nels and Rasmus boy or girl names?

Nels is primarily a boy name. Rasmus is primarily a boy name.