Burgin vs Neilson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Burgin

Boy #17,114 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Burgundy, France"

Origin: French/Norman

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#17,114
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Burg

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Neilson

Boy #17,280 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Neil"

Origin: Scottish patronymic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English Irish Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#17,280
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Neil, Nils

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Popularity Comparison

Burgin Rank #17,114
Neilson Rank #17,280

Burgin is more popular, ranked #17114 vs #17280 for Neilson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Burgin ___

  • Burgin Lee
  • Burgin Wayne
  • Burgin Dale
  • Burgin Ray
  • Burgin James
  • Burgin Scott

Neilson ___

  • Neilson James
  • Neilson Alexander
  • Neilson Reid
  • Neilson Grant
  • Neilson Hugh

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If you choose Neilson

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Burgin or Neilson more popular?

Burgin is more popular, ranked #17114 compared to Neilson at #17280 in the United States.

What do Burgin and Neilson mean?

Burgin means "from Burgundy, France" (French/Norman origin). Neilson means "son of Neil" (Scottish patronymic origin).

Are Burgin and Neilson boy or girl names?

Burgin is primarily a boy name. Neilson is primarily a boy name.

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