Nils vs Carsten

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nils

Boy #4,894 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek (Nikolaos)

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Boy #4,754 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Christ, anointed one"

Origin: Greek

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Nils Rank #4,894

Carsten Rank #4,754

Carsten is more popular, ranked #4754 vs #4894 for Nils.

Is Nils or Carsten more popular?

Carsten is more popular, ranked #4754 compared to Nils at #4894 in the United States.

What do Nils and Carsten mean?

Nils means "victory of the people" (Greek (Nikolaos) origin). Carsten means "follower of Christ, anointed one" (Greek origin).

Are Nils and Carsten boy or girl names?

Nils is primarily a boy name. Carsten is primarily a boy name.