Neilson vs Dena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Neilson

Boy #17,280 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Neil"

Origin: Scottish patronymic

Scottish English Irish Scandinavian

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Boy #16,643 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"valley dweller"

Origin: Old English

American Hebrew Persian

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Neilson Rank #17,280

Dena Rank #16,643

Dena is more popular, ranked #16643 vs #17280 for Neilson.

Is Neilson or Dena more popular?

Dena is more popular, ranked #16643 compared to Neilson at #17280 in the United States.

What do Neilson and Dena mean?

Neilson means "son of Neil" (Scottish patronymic origin). Dena means "valley dweller" (Old English origin).

Are Neilson and Dena boy or girl names?

Neilson is primarily a boy name. Dena is primarily a boy name.