Dray vs Neilson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dray Rank #17,467
Neilson Rank #17,280

Neilson is more popular, ranked #17280 vs #17467 for Dray.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dray ___

No pairings available yet.

Neilson ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Neilson

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dray or Neilson more popular?

Neilson is more popular, ranked #17280 compared to Dray at #17467 in the United States.

What do Dray and Neilson mean?

Neilson means "son of Neil" (Scottish patronymic origin).

Are Dray and Neilson boy or girl names?

Dray is primarily a boy name. Neilson is primarily a boy name.

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