Lazlo vs Nilson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nilson

Boy #6,413 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Son of Nils (Neil); son of the champion"

Origin: Old Norse/Scandinavian

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Norwegian Swedish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,413
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nils, Nil, Nick

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Lazlo Rank #6,542
Nilson Rank #6,413

Nilson is more popular, ranked #6413 vs #6542 for Lazlo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lazlo ___

  • Lazlo James
  • Lazlo Alexander
  • Lazlo Emil
  • Lazlo Hugo
  • Lazlo Felix

Nilson ___

  • Nilson James
  • Nilson Erik
  • Nilson Anders
  • Nilson William
  • Nilson Bjorn
  • Nilson Henrik

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lazlo

Zara Mira Attila Petra Otto

If you choose Nilson

Ingrid Lars Astrid Magnus Sigrid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lazlo or Nilson more popular?

Nilson is more popular, ranked #6413 compared to Lazlo at #6542 in the United States.

What do Lazlo and Nilson mean?

Lazlo means "famous ruler, glorious reign" (Slavic origin). Nilson means "Son of Nils (Neil); son of the champion" (Old Norse/Scandinavian origin).

Are Lazlo and Nilson boy or girl names?

Lazlo is primarily a boy name. Nilson is primarily a boy name.

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