Nelson vs Dillon

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 #870 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great tide, son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh

Irish Welsh American English

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Nelson Rank #778

Dillon Rank #870

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 vs #870 for Dillon.

Is Nelson or Dillon more popular?

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 compared to Dillon at #870 in the United States.

What do Nelson and Dillon mean?

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

Are Nelson and Dillon boy or girl names?

Nelson is primarily a boy name. Dillon is primarily a boy name.