What does the name Nelson mean?

The name Nelson means "Son of Neil".

What is the origin of the name Nelson?

Nelson is a name of English origin.

In 2023, 322 babies were named Nelson in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Nelson is traditionally used as a boy's name.

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Births Last Year: 322 →

All-Time Total: 76,565

Peak Year: 1959

Nelson is of English origin, meaning "son of Neil." It is derived from the combination of the Old English words "nēah" (near) and "sūn" (son).

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Girl names closely related to Nelson

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Births per year in the United States

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