Brien vs Neilson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brien

Boy #17,188 Most Popular

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Boy #17,280 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Neil"

Origin: Scottish patronymic

Scottish English Irish Scandinavian

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Brien Rank #17,188

Neilson Rank #17,280

Brien is more popular, ranked #17188 vs #17280 for Neilson.

Is Brien or Neilson more popular?

Brien is more popular, ranked #17188 compared to Neilson at #17280 in the United States.

What do Brien and Neilson mean?

Neilson means "son of Neil" (Scottish patronymic origin).

Are Brien and Neilson boy or girl names?

Brien is primarily a boy name. Neilson is primarily a boy name.