Nelson vs Shawn

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 #639 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean)

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Nelson Rank #778

Shawn Rank #639

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 vs #778 for Nelson.

Is Nelson or Shawn more popular?

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 compared to Nelson at #778 in the United States.

What do Nelson and Shawn mean?

Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin). Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin).

Are Nelson and Shawn boy or girl names?

Nelson is primarily a boy name. Shawn is primarily a boy name.