Bear vs Nelson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bear

Boy #829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the bear"

Origin: Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz

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Boy #778 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Neil, son of the champion"

Origin: English

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Bear Rank #829

Nelson Rank #778

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 vs #829 for Bear.

Is Bear or Nelson more popular?

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 compared to Bear at #829 in the United States.

What do Bear and Nelson mean?

Bear means "the bear" (Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz origin). Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin).

Are Bear and Nelson boy or girl names?

Bear is primarily a boy name. Nelson is primarily a boy name.