Nelson vs Leroy

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 #864 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the king"

Origin: Old French

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Nelson Rank #778

Leroy Rank #864

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 vs #864 for Leroy.

Is Nelson or Leroy more popular?

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 compared to Leroy at #864 in the United States.

What do Nelson and Leroy mean?

Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin). Leroy means "the king" (Old French origin).

Are Nelson and Leroy boy or girl names?

Nelson is primarily a boy name. Leroy is primarily a boy name.