Nelson vs Trey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nelson

Boy #778 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Neil, son of the champion"

Origin: English

English American Welsh Irish

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Boy #790 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"three, the third"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Nelson Rank #778

Trey Rank #790

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 vs #790 for Trey.

Is Nelson or Trey more popular?

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 compared to Trey at #790 in the United States.

What do Nelson and Trey mean?

Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin). Trey means "three, the third" (Old French origin).

Are Nelson and Trey boy or girl names?

Nelson is primarily a boy name. Trey is primarily a boy name.