Nelson vs Cassian

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 #617 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the Cassian family (Roman gens)"

Origin: Latin

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Nelson Rank #778

Cassian Rank #617

Cassian is more popular, ranked #617 vs #778 for Nelson.

Is Nelson or Cassian more popular?

Cassian is more popular, ranked #617 compared to Nelson at #778 in the United States.

What do Nelson and Cassian mean?

Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin). Cassian means "of the Cassian family (Roman gens)" (Latin origin).

Are Nelson and Cassian boy or girl names?

Nelson is primarily a boy name. Cassian is primarily a boy name.