Cassian vs Nelson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cassian

Boy #617 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the Cassian family (Roman gens)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#617
Total SSA Count
462
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cass, Cas

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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
Nicknames
Nel, Nels

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cassian Rank #617
Nelson Rank #778

Cassian is more popular, ranked #617 vs #778 for Nelson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cassian ___

  • Cassian James
  • Cassian Alexander
  • Cassian Oliver
  • Cassian Alaric
  • Cassian Frederick
  • Cassian Julian

Nelson ___

  • Nelson James
  • Nelson Edward
  • Nelson William
  • Nelson George
  • Nelson Lee
  • Nelson Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Cassian

Sebastian Dorian Vivienne Isolde Adrian

If you choose Nelson

Grant Winston Lincoln Clara Ruth

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cassian or Nelson more popular?

Cassian is more popular, ranked #617 compared to Nelson at #778 in the United States.

What do Cassian and Nelson mean?

Cassian means "of the Cassian family (Roman gens)" (Latin origin). Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin).

Are Cassian and Nelson boy or girl names?

Cassian is primarily a boy name. Nelson is primarily a boy name.

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