Nelson vs Arden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nelson

Boy #778 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Neil, son of the champion"

Origin: English

English American Welsh Irish

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Boy #946 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great forest, eagle valley"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

English American

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Nelson Rank #778

Arden Rank #946

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 vs #946 for Arden.

Is Nelson or Arden more popular?

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 compared to Arden at #946 in the United States.

What do Nelson and Arden mean?

Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin). Arden means "great forest, eagle valley" (Celtic/Old English origin).

Are Nelson and Arden boy or girl names?

Nelson is primarily a boy name. Arden is primarily a boy name.