Nilson vs Devion

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nilson

Boy #6,413 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Son of Nils (Neil); son of the champion"

Origin: Old Norse/Scandinavian

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Norwegian Swedish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #6,413
Total SSA Count: 14
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Cali Trever Amarey Amell

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Devion

Boy #6,282 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from the deep valley (Devon region)"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

American African-American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #6,282
Total SSA Count: 14
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Jasson Latavius Attikus Leeam

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Popularity Comparison

Nilson Rank #6,413

Devion Rank #6,282

Devion is more popular, ranked #6282 vs #6413 for Nilson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nilson or Devion more popular?

Devion is more popular, ranked #6282 compared to Nilson at #6413 in the United States.

What do Nilson and Devion mean?

Nilson means "Son of Nils (Neil); son of the champion" (Old Norse/Scandinavian origin). Devion means "from the deep valley (Devon region)" (Celtic origin).

Are Nilson and Devion boy or girl names?

Nilson is primarily a boy name. Devion is primarily a boy name.

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