Neilson vs Ranson

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 #17,142 Most Popular

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Neilson Rank #17,280

Ranson Rank #17,142

Ranson is more popular, ranked #17142 vs #17280 for Neilson.

Is Neilson or Ranson more popular?

Ranson is more popular, ranked #17142 compared to Neilson at #17280 in the United States.

What do Neilson and Ranson mean?

Neilson means "son of Neil" (Scottish patronymic origin).

Are Neilson and Ranson boy or girl names?

Neilson is primarily a boy name. Ranson is primarily a boy name.