Nilson vs Leelan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nilson

Boy #6,413 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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

Origin: Old Norse/Scandinavian

Scandinavian Norwegian Swedish American

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Boy #6,305 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"meadow land"

Origin: Old English (via Leland)

American Hawaiian-inspired

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Nilson Rank #6,413

Leelan Rank #6,305

Leelan is more popular, ranked #6305 vs #6413 for Nilson.

Is Nilson or Leelan more popular?

Leelan is more popular, ranked #6305 compared to Nilson at #6413 in the United States.

What do Nilson and Leelan mean?

Nilson means "Son of Nils (Neil); son of the champion" (Old Norse/Scandinavian origin). Leelan means "meadow land" (Old English (via Leland) origin).

Are Nilson and Leelan boy or girl names?

Nilson is primarily a boy name. Leelan is primarily a boy name.