Nils vs Ferrin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nils

Boy #4,894 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek (Nikolaos)

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Boy #20,697 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little man, young warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Celtic Contemporary

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Nils Rank #4,894

Ferrin Rank #20,697

Nils is more popular, ranked #4894 vs #20697 for Ferrin.

Is Nils or Ferrin more popular?

Nils is more popular, ranked #4894 compared to Ferrin at #20697 in the United States.

What do Nils and Ferrin mean?

Nils means "victory of the people" (Greek (Nikolaos) origin). Ferrin means "little man, young warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Nils and Ferrin boy or girl names?

Nils is primarily a boy name. Ferrin is primarily a boy name.