Heath vs Nelson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Heath

Boy #852 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"heathland, open moorland"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #778 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Neil, son of the champion"

Origin: English

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Heath Rank #852

Nelson Rank #778

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 vs #852 for Heath.

Is Heath or Nelson more popular?

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 compared to Heath at #852 in the United States.

What do Heath and Nelson mean?

Heath means "heathland, open moorland" (Old English origin). Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin).

Are Heath and Nelson boy or girl names?

Heath is primarily a boy name. Nelson is primarily a boy name.