Nelson vs Tony

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 #804 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priceless one"

Origin: Latin

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Nelson Rank #778

Tony Rank #804

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 vs #804 for Tony.

Is Nelson or Tony more popular?

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 compared to Tony at #804 in the United States.

What do Nelson and Tony mean?

Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin). Tony means "priceless one" (Latin origin).

Are Nelson and Tony boy or girl names?

Nelson is primarily a boy name. Tony is primarily a boy name.