Devon vs Nelson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Devon

Boy #960 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep valley dwellers"

Origin: Celtic

English American Celtic

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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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Devon Rank #960

Nelson Rank #778

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 vs #960 for Devon.

Is Devon or Nelson more popular?

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 compared to Devon at #960 in the United States.

What do Devon and Nelson mean?

Devon means "deep valley dwellers" (Celtic origin). Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin).

Are Devon and Nelson boy or girl names?

Devon is primarily a boy name. Nelson is primarily a boy name.