Dilan vs Nelson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dilan

Boy #661 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea, great tide"

Origin: Welsh

Turkish Welsh Kurdish

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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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Dilan Rank #661

Nelson Rank #778

Dilan is more popular, ranked #661 vs #778 for Nelson.

Is Dilan or Nelson more popular?

Dilan is more popular, ranked #661 compared to Nelson at #778 in the United States.

What do Dilan and Nelson mean?

Dilan means "son of the sea, great tide" (Welsh origin). Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin).

Are Dilan and Nelson boy or girl names?

Dilan is primarily a boy name. Nelson is primarily a boy name.