Nelson vs Devon

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 #960 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep valley dwellers"

Origin: Celtic

English American Celtic

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Nelson Rank #778

Devon Rank #960

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 vs #960 for Devon.

Is Nelson or Devon more popular?

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 compared to Devon at #960 in the United States.

What do Nelson and Devon mean?

Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin). Devon means "deep valley dwellers" (Celtic origin).

Are Nelson and Devon boy or girl names?

Nelson is primarily a boy name. Devon is primarily a boy name.