Nilson vs Keven

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Keven

Boy #6,360 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"handsome, beloved"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,360
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Nilson Rank #6,413
Keven Rank #6,360

Keven is more popular, ranked #6360 vs #6413 for Nilson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nilson or Keven more popular?

Keven is more popular, ranked #6360 compared to Nilson at #6413 in the United States.

What do Nilson and Keven mean?

Nilson means "Son of Nils (Neil); son of the champion" (Old Norse/Scandinavian origin). Keven means "handsome, beloved" (Old Irish origin).

Are Nilson and Keven boy or girl names?

Nilson is primarily a boy name. Keven is primarily a boy name.

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