Dena vs Neilson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dena

Boy #16,643 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"valley dweller"

Origin: Old English

American Hebrew Persian

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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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Dena Rank #16,643

Neilson Rank #17,280

Dena is more popular, ranked #16643 vs #17280 for Neilson.

Is Dena or Neilson more popular?

Dena is more popular, ranked #16643 compared to Neilson at #17280 in the United States.

What do Dena and Neilson mean?

Dena means "valley dweller" (Old English origin). Neilson means "son of Neil" (Scottish patronymic origin).

Are Dena and Neilson boy or girl names?

Dena is primarily a boy name. Neilson is primarily a boy name.