Nelson vs Dilan

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 #661 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea, great tide"

Origin: Welsh

Turkish Welsh Kurdish

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Nelson Rank #778

Dilan Rank #661

Dilan is more popular, ranked #661 vs #778 for Nelson.

Is Nelson or Dilan more popular?

Dilan is more popular, ranked #661 compared to Nelson at #778 in the United States.

What do Nelson and Dilan mean?

Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin). Dilan means "son of the sea, great tide" (Welsh origin).

Are Nelson and Dilan boy or girl names?

Nelson is primarily a boy name. Dilan is primarily a boy name.