Nelson vs Dennis

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 #708 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Dionysus"

Origin: Greek

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Nelson Rank #778

Dennis Rank #708

Dennis is more popular, ranked #708 vs #778 for Nelson.

Is Nelson or Dennis more popular?

Dennis is more popular, ranked #708 compared to Nelson at #778 in the United States.

What do Nelson and Dennis mean?

Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin). Dennis means "follower of Dionysus" (Greek origin).

Are Nelson and Dennis boy or girl names?

Nelson is primarily a boy name. Dennis is primarily a boy name.