Zeke vs Nelson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zeke

Boy #732 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"strength of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#732
Total SSA Count
358
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

45 High Risk

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Nelson

Boy #778 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Neil, son of the champion"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American Welsh Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#778
Total SSA Count
322
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Zeke Rank #732
Nelson Rank #778

Zeke is more popular, ranked #732 vs #778 for Nelson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zeke or Nelson more popular?

Zeke is more popular, ranked #732 compared to Nelson at #778 in the United States.

What do Zeke and Nelson mean?

Zeke means "strength of God" (Hebrew origin). Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin).

Are Zeke and Nelson boy or girl names?

Zeke is primarily a boy name. Nelson is primarily a boy name.

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