Neils - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Neils \ne(i)-ls\ is a variant of Neil (Irish, Gaelic) and Nelson, and the meaning of Neils is "champion".

The baby name Neils sounds like Nels and Nils. Other similar baby names are Neill and Neile.

Neils is an uncommon first name for men but a somewhat common last name for both men and women (#55246 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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