Nelson vs Davis

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 #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

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Nelson Rank #778

Davis Rank #646

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 vs #778 for Nelson.

Is Nelson or Davis more popular?

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 compared to Nelson at #778 in the United States.

What do Nelson and Davis mean?

Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin). Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin).

Are Nelson and Davis boy or girl names?

Nelson is primarily a boy name. Davis is primarily a boy name.