Nelson vs Conner

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 #785 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"chief desire"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English Scottish

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Nelson Rank #778

Conner Rank #785

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 vs #785 for Conner.

Is Nelson or Conner more popular?

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 compared to Conner at #785 in the United States.

What do Nelson and Conner mean?

Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin). Conner means "chief desire" (Old Irish origin).

Are Nelson and Conner boy or girl names?

Nelson is primarily a boy name. Conner is primarily a boy name.