Nelson vs Cayson

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 #764 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"healer (via Jason)"

Origin: Greek

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Nelson Rank #778

Cayson Rank #764

Cayson is more popular, ranked #764 vs #778 for Nelson.

Is Nelson or Cayson more popular?

Cayson is more popular, ranked #764 compared to Nelson at #778 in the United States.

What do Nelson and Cayson mean?

Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin). Cayson means "healer (via Jason)" (Greek origin).

Are Nelson and Cayson boy or girl names?

Nelson is primarily a boy name. Cayson is primarily a boy name.