Neilson vs Ann

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Neilson

Boy #17,280 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Neil"

Origin: Scottish patronymic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English Irish Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#17,280
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Ann

Boy #17,189 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"grace, favor"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Vietnamese Korean Chinese English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#17,189
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Neilson Rank #17,280
Ann Rank #17,189

Ann is more popular, ranked #17189 vs #17280 for Neilson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Neilson or Ann more popular?

Ann is more popular, ranked #17189 compared to Neilson at #17280 in the United States.

What do Neilson and Ann mean?

Neilson means "son of Neil" (Scottish patronymic origin). Ann means "grace, favor" (Hebrew origin).

Are Neilson and Ann boy or girl names?

Neilson is primarily a boy name. Ann is primarily a boy name.

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