Nilsson

The first name Nilsson is derived from a Swedish surname, which is a derivation of the name Nils. Nils is considered a Scandinavian short form of Nikolaus (Νῑκόλᾱος). The meaning of the name is 'the son of Nils' and, in a broader sense, 'the victorious son of the people.'

What does the name Nilsson mean?

The first name Nilsson has its roots in the Swedish surname that goes back to Nils, which is considered a short form of Nikolaus (Νῑκόλᾱος). The name means approximately 'the son of Nils' and can also be interpreted as 'the victorious son of the people.' The origin of the name Nils lies in the Ancient Greek words níkē (νῑ́κη) for 'victory' or 'success' and laós (λᾱός) for 'the people,' 'the rule,' 'the war people,' or 'the gathered people.' The element son, meaning 'the son,' comes from Old Swedish.

Where does the name Nilsson come from?

The name Nilsson originates from Ancient Greek and means 'the son of Nils.' The components consist of níkē (νῑ́κη) for 'victory' or 'success' and laós (λᾱός) for 'the people,' 'the rule,' 'the war people,' or 'the gathered people.' The element son, meaning 'the son,' has its roots in Old Swedish. The name is common in Scandinavian languages, particularly in Swedish.

How do you pronounce Nilsson?

Nilsson is pronounced like 'Nils-son.'

Popularity

In Germany, Nilsson is a less common first name. In 2020, it ranked 4,047th on the list of the most popular male first names. The best ranking Nilsson achieved was in 2014, when it reached 2,076th place. Over the past ten years, the name has been given about 20 times as a first name, placing it 4,894th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,769th.