Niel

Q: How popular is the name Niel?

Niel is ranked #38010 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ n-EEL ]

Boy Name #38,010 Most Popular Hidden Gem 4 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Niel is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced n-EEL.

Parents who love the name Niel often also consider Birger, Frazer, Felis .

Popularity Over Time

#38,010

Current Rank

Peaked 1958 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #38,010
Total SSA Count: 5

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Frazer Boy Norman French Fair Boy Old English fæger Cresencio Boy Latin crescere Americus Boy Old Germanic Birger Boy Old Norse bjarga

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Frequently Asked Questions About Niel

Is Niel a boy or girl name?

Niel is primarily used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Niel?

Niel is pronounced n-EEL.

How popular is the name Niel?

Niel is currently ranked #38010 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Niel a common or rare name?

Niel is an uncommon name, ranked #38010 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Niel

Niel is a boy name .

Niel is currently ranked #38,010 in popularity for boy names in the United States.