Judson vs Nelson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Judson

Boy #957 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Judd"

Origin: English

American English

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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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Judson Rank #957

Nelson Rank #778

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 vs #957 for Judson.

Is Judson or Nelson more popular?

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 compared to Judson at #957 in the United States.

What do Judson and Nelson mean?

Judson means "son of Judd" (English origin). Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin).

Are Judson and Nelson boy or girl names?

Judson is primarily a boy name. Nelson is primarily a boy name.