Nelson vs Chosen

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 #620 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"selected, set apart, elected"

Origin: Old English

American African American Christian

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Nelson Rank #778

Chosen Rank #620

Chosen is more popular, ranked #620 vs #778 for Nelson.

Is Nelson or Chosen more popular?

Chosen is more popular, ranked #620 compared to Nelson at #778 in the United States.

What do Nelson and Chosen mean?

Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin). Chosen means "selected, set apart, elected" (Old English origin).

Are Nelson and Chosen boy or girl names?

Nelson is primarily a boy name. Chosen is primarily a boy name.