Tony vs Nelson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tony

Boy #804 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priceless one"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #778 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Neil, son of the champion"

Origin: English

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Tony Rank #804

Nelson Rank #778

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 vs #804 for Tony.

Is Tony or Nelson more popular?

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 compared to Tony at #804 in the United States.

What do Tony and Nelson mean?

Tony means "priceless one" (Latin origin). Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin).

Are Tony and Nelson boy or girl names?

Tony is primarily a boy name. Nelson is primarily a boy name.