Nelson vs Uriah

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 #655 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God is my light"

Origin: Hebrew

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Nelson Rank #778

Uriah Rank #655

Uriah is more popular, ranked #655 vs #778 for Nelson.

Is Nelson or Uriah more popular?

Uriah is more popular, ranked #655 compared to Nelson at #778 in the United States.

What do Nelson and Uriah mean?

Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin). Uriah means "God is my light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nelson and Uriah boy or girl names?

Nelson is primarily a boy name. Uriah is primarily a boy name.