Arden vs Nelson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arden

Boy #946 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great forest, eagle valley"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

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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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Arden Rank #946

Nelson Rank #778

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 vs #946 for Arden.

Is Arden or Nelson more popular?

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 compared to Arden at #946 in the United States.

What do Arden and Nelson mean?

Arden means "great forest, eagle valley" (Celtic/Old English origin). Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin).

Are Arden and Nelson boy or girl names?

Arden is primarily a boy name. Nelson is primarily a boy name.