Nelson vs Phillip

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 #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Nelson Rank #778

Phillip Rank #627

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 vs #778 for Nelson.

Is Nelson or Phillip more popular?

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 compared to Nelson at #778 in the United States.

What do Nelson and Phillip mean?

Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin). Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Nelson and Phillip boy or girl names?

Nelson is primarily a boy name. Phillip is primarily a boy name.