Nelson vs Neo

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 #972 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new"

Origin: Greek neos

American European African Setswana

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Nelson Rank #778

Neo Rank #972

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 vs #972 for Neo.

Is Nelson or Neo more popular?

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 compared to Neo at #972 in the United States.

What do Nelson and Neo mean?

Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin). Neo means "new" (Greek neos origin).

Are Nelson and Neo boy or girl names?

Nelson is primarily a boy name. Neo is primarily a boy name.