Amos vs Nelson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amos

Boy #699 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"carried by God"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish English American

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Boy #778 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Neil, son of the champion"

Origin: English

English American Welsh Irish

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Amos Rank #699

Nelson Rank #778

Amos is more popular, ranked #699 vs #778 for Nelson.

Is Amos or Nelson more popular?

Amos is more popular, ranked #699 compared to Nelson at #778 in the United States.

What do Amos and Nelson mean?

Amos means "carried by God" (Hebrew origin). Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin).

Are Amos and Nelson boy or girl names?

Amos is primarily a boy name. Nelson is primarily a boy name.