Nelson vs Hugh

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 #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

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Nelson Rank #778

Hugh Rank #765

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 vs #778 for Nelson.

Is Nelson or Hugh more popular?

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 compared to Nelson at #778 in the United States.

What do Nelson and Hugh mean?

Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin). Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin).

Are Nelson and Hugh boy or girl names?

Nelson is primarily a boy name. Hugh is primarily a boy name.