Nelson vs Bellamy

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 #691 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful friend, fair friend"

Origin: Old French

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Nelson Rank #778

Bellamy Rank #691

Bellamy is more popular, ranked #691 vs #778 for Nelson.

Is Nelson or Bellamy more popular?

Bellamy is more popular, ranked #691 compared to Nelson at #778 in the United States.

What do Nelson and Bellamy mean?

Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin). Bellamy means "beautiful friend, fair friend" (Old French origin).

Are Nelson and Bellamy boy or girl names?

Nelson is primarily a boy name. Bellamy is primarily a boy name.