Law vs Nilson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Law

Boy #6,380 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hill, burial mound"

Origin: Old Norse/Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #6,380
Total SSA Count: 14
Syllables: 1
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Jahmel Mailo Emric Jacquez

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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

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Law Rank #6,380

Nilson Rank #6,413

Law is more popular, ranked #6380 vs #6413 for Nilson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Law or Nilson more popular?

Law is more popular, ranked #6380 compared to Nilson at #6413 in the United States.

What do Law and Nilson mean?

Law means "hill, burial mound" (Old Norse/Old English origin). Nilson means "Son of Nils (Neil); son of the champion" (Old Norse/Scandinavian origin).

Are Law and Nilson boy or girl names?

Law is primarily a boy name. Nilson is primarily a boy name.

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