Kervin vs Nilson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kervin

Boy #6,465 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved friend, gentle one"

Origin: Old Irish/Celtic

Cultural Roots

English American Caribbean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,465
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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Nilson

Boy #6,413 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

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

Origin: Old Norse/Scandinavian

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Norwegian Swedish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,413
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Kervin Rank #6,465
Nilson Rank #6,413

Nilson is more popular, ranked #6413 vs #6465 for Kervin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kervin or Nilson more popular?

Nilson is more popular, ranked #6413 compared to Kervin at #6465 in the United States.

What do Kervin and Nilson mean?

Kervin means "beloved friend, gentle one" (Old Irish/Celtic origin). Nilson means "Son of Nils (Neil); son of the champion" (Old Norse/Scandinavian origin).

Are Kervin and Nilson boy or girl names?

Kervin is primarily a boy name. Nilson is primarily a boy name.

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