Nelson vs Albert

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nelson

Boy #778 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Neil, son of the champion"

Origin: English

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Boy #607 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble bright (adal + beraht)"

Origin: Old High German

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Nelson Rank #778

Albert Rank #607

Albert is more popular, ranked #607 vs #778 for Nelson.

Is Nelson or Albert more popular?

Albert is more popular, ranked #607 compared to Nelson at #778 in the United States.

What do Nelson and Albert mean?

Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin). Albert means "noble bright (adal + beraht)" (Old High German origin).

Are Nelson and Albert boy or girl names?

Nelson is primarily a boy name. Albert is primarily a boy name.