Kelby vs Nilson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kelby

Boy #6,339 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Settlement near the well"

Origin: Old Norse

English Scandinavian American

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Boy #6,413 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Son of Nils (Neil); son of the champion"

Origin: Old Norse/Scandinavian

Scandinavian Norwegian Swedish American

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Kelby Rank #6,339

Nilson Rank #6,413

Kelby is more popular, ranked #6339 vs #6413 for Nilson.

Is Kelby or Nilson more popular?

Kelby is more popular, ranked #6339 compared to Nilson at #6413 in the United States.

What do Kelby and Nilson mean?

Kelby means "Settlement near the well" (Old Norse origin). Nilson means "Son of Nils (Neil); son of the champion" (Old Norse/Scandinavian origin).

Are Kelby and Nilson boy or girl names?

Kelby is primarily a boy name. Nilson is primarily a boy name.