Nelson vs Emery

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 #825 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"home power, ruler of work"

Origin: Germanic

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Nelson Rank #778

Emery Rank #825

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 vs #825 for Emery.

Is Nelson or Emery more popular?

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 compared to Emery at #825 in the United States.

What do Nelson and Emery mean?

Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin). Emery means "home power, ruler of work" (Germanic origin).

Are Nelson and Emery boy or girl names?

Nelson is primarily a boy name. Emery is primarily a boy name.