Nelson vs Lennon

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 #783 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little cloak, beloved"

Origin: Irish

Irish American English

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Nelson Rank #778

Lennon Rank #783

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 vs #783 for Lennon.

Is Nelson or Lennon more popular?

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 compared to Lennon at #783 in the United States.

What do Nelson and Lennon mean?

Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin). Lennon means "little cloak, beloved" (Irish origin).

Are Nelson and Lennon boy or girl names?

Nelson is primarily a boy name. Lennon is primarily a boy name.