Castro vs Neilson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Castro

Boy #17,549 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"castle, fortress"

Origin: Latin

Spanish Portuguese Latin American

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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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Castro Rank #17,549

Neilson Rank #17,280

Neilson is more popular, ranked #17280 vs #17549 for Castro.

Is Castro or Neilson more popular?

Neilson is more popular, ranked #17280 compared to Castro at #17549 in the United States.

What do Castro and Neilson mean?

Castro means "castle, fortress" (Latin origin). Neilson means "son of Neil" (Scottish patronymic origin).

Are Castro and Neilson boy or girl names?

Castro is primarily a boy name. Neilson is primarily a boy name.