Nelson vs Mathew

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 #941 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

English Christian American British

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Nelson Rank #778

Mathew Rank #941

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 vs #941 for Mathew.

Is Nelson or Mathew more popular?

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 compared to Mathew at #941 in the United States.

What do Nelson and Mathew mean?

Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin). Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nelson and Mathew boy or girl names?

Nelson is primarily a boy name. Mathew is primarily a boy name.