Nelson vs Judson

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 #957 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Judd"

Origin: English

American English

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Nelson Rank #778

Judson Rank #957

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 vs #957 for Judson.

Is Nelson or Judson more popular?

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 compared to Judson at #957 in the United States.

What do Nelson and Judson mean?

Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin). Judson means "son of Judd" (English origin).

Are Nelson and Judson boy or girl names?

Nelson is primarily a boy name. Judson is primarily a boy name.