Nelson vs Quincy

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 #688 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"estate of the fifth son"

Origin: French/Norman

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Nelson Rank #778

Quincy Rank #688

Quincy is more popular, ranked #688 vs #778 for Nelson.

Is Nelson or Quincy more popular?

Quincy is more popular, ranked #688 compared to Nelson at #778 in the United States.

What do Nelson and Quincy mean?

Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin). Quincy means "estate of the fifth son" (French/Norman origin).

Are Nelson and Quincy boy or girl names?

Nelson is primarily a boy name. Quincy is primarily a boy name.