Nelson vs Corey

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 #679 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hollow, ravine"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Nelson Rank #778

Corey Rank #679

Corey is more popular, ranked #679 vs #778 for Nelson.

Is Nelson or Corey more popular?

Corey is more popular, ranked #679 compared to Nelson at #778 in the United States.

What do Nelson and Corey mean?

Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin). Corey means "hollow, ravine" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Nelson and Corey boy or girl names?

Nelson is primarily a boy name. Corey is primarily a boy name.