Nelson vs Wilson

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 #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

English American

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Nelson Rank #778

Wilson Rank #645

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 vs #778 for Nelson.

Is Nelson or Wilson more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Nelson at #778 in the United States.

What do Nelson and Wilson mean?

Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin). Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin).

Are Nelson and Wilson boy or girl names?

Nelson is primarily a boy name. Wilson is primarily a boy name.