Trey vs Nelson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Trey

Boy #790 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"three, the third"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #778 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Neil, son of the champion"

Origin: English

English American Welsh Irish

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Trey Rank #790

Nelson Rank #778

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 vs #790 for Trey.

Is Trey or Nelson more popular?

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 compared to Trey at #790 in the United States.

What do Trey and Nelson mean?

Trey means "three, the third" (Old French origin). Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin).

Are Trey and Nelson boy or girl names?

Trey is primarily a boy name. Nelson is primarily a boy name.