Nelson vs Jamison

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 #760 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of James"

Origin: Scottish

American Scottish English Irish

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Nelson Rank #778

Jamison Rank #760

Jamison is more popular, ranked #760 vs #778 for Nelson.

Is Nelson or Jamison more popular?

Jamison is more popular, ranked #760 compared to Nelson at #778 in the United States.

What do Nelson and Jamison mean?

Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin). Jamison means "son of James" (Scottish origin).

Are Nelson and Jamison boy or girl names?

Nelson is primarily a boy name. Jamison is primarily a boy name.