Boston vs Nelson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boston

Boy #628 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Botolph's town, market town"

Origin: Old English

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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Boston Rank #628

Nelson Rank #778

Boston is more popular, ranked #628 vs #778 for Nelson.

Is Boston or Nelson more popular?

Boston is more popular, ranked #628 compared to Nelson at #778 in the United States.

What do Boston and Nelson mean?

Boston means "Botolph's town, market town" (Old English origin). Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin).

Are Boston and Nelson boy or girl names?

Boston is primarily a boy name. Nelson is primarily a boy name.