Nelson vs Emory

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 #886 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"power, strength, ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Nelson Rank #778

Emory Rank #886

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 vs #886 for Emory.

Is Nelson or Emory more popular?

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 compared to Emory at #886 in the United States.

What do Nelson and Emory mean?

Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin). Emory means "power, strength, ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Nelson and Emory boy or girl names?

Nelson is primarily a boy name. Emory is primarily a boy name.