Nelson vs Cason

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 #859 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the marsh dwellers"

Origin: English/Scottish (via Carson)

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Nelson Rank #778

Cason Rank #859

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 vs #859 for Cason.

Is Nelson or Cason more popular?

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 compared to Cason at #859 in the United States.

What do Nelson and Cason mean?

Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin). Cason means "son of the marsh dwellers" (English/Scottish (via Carson) origin).

Are Nelson and Cason boy or girl names?

Nelson is primarily a boy name. Cason is primarily a boy name.