Niel name meaning

Gender: Boy
Origin: Celtic
Usage: English
Pronunciation: niel
Meaning: Champion, Cloud and Passionate
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What does Niel mean?

Niel means Champion, Cloud or Passionate is originated from Celtic used in English is a boy name . Niel is version of predominant and conifer Neil. Neil is English form of Niall.

Also Neil is equivalent of Niall in Scottish, Irish and English languages. Neil's meaning is Like a Horn and Acquirer has its origin in Latin, Celtic and Old Irish.

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How do I pronounce Niel?

The one syllabled name Niel is commonly pronounced as niel.

Variants of Niel

Niyel, Neil, Nigellus, Niall, Neal, Nil, Janeil, Nial, Nigel, Nilus, Janielle, Njal

Names that rhyme with Niel

How popular is the name Niel?

Niel is a unique baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1913 and was able to reach the top 2000 names. In 1958, it ranked 1531st when 26 boys were named Niel.

There are over 1348 babies that have been given the name Niel in United States. Also, in Belgium, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 400 names.

In 2009, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 328 on boy names chart when 34 babies were named Niel. Over 513 babies in Belgium have been named Niel.

Niel is an uncommon baby name in France where it has been in use since 1991 and achieved its top ranking of 2302 in 1991.

Niel is a rare baby name in England and Wales however it is still in use. But Niel is a popular baby name in Philippines where every 1 in 10000 have the name.

As per our research, over 10000 babies have been bestowed Niel around the globe.

YearRankBirths
201896127
2016710811
2014106856
201381029
2012107466
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Here's what numbers has to say about Niel

You can spend a whole day on meditation instead of exercise and feel equally productive, or even more. Learn how to put your skills and abilities to work and get things done on your own. Nothing and no one can keep you amused for too long. You are intuitive but never use your intuition when it comes to making important decisions in life. Understanding others is your specialty, but you never expect people to do for you, what you are willing to do for them.

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Middle names for Niel

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Famous people named Niel

  • Niel Gow, most famous Scottish fiddler of the eighteenth century
  • Niel Hancock, American fantasy writer most famous for authoring the 'Circle of Light' series and creating the fictional universe of 'Atlanton Earth'
  • Niel Immelman, South African classical pianist resident in the UK. He grew up in Jacobsdal and later
  • Niel Nielson, is former president of Covenant College
  • Niel Brandt, Verne M. Willaman Professor of Astronomy & Astrophysics and a professor of physics at the Pennsylvania State University
  • Niel Barnard, former head of South Africa's National Intelligence Service and was notable for his behind-the-scenes role
  • Niel van der Watt, South African composer

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