Nilson vs Kay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nilson

Boy #6,413 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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

Origin: Old Norse/Scandinavian

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Boy #6,417 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rejoice; pure"

Origin: Latin

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Nilson Rank #6,413

Kay Rank #6,417

Nilson is more popular, ranked #6413 vs #6417 for Kay.

Is Nilson or Kay more popular?

Nilson is more popular, ranked #6413 compared to Kay at #6417 in the United States.

What do Nilson and Kay mean?

Nilson means "Son of Nils (Neil); son of the champion" (Old Norse/Scandinavian origin). Kay means "rejoice; pure" (Latin origin).

Are Nilson and Kay boy or girl names?

Nilson is primarily a boy name. Kay is primarily a boy name.