Neilson vs Urey

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

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Popularity Comparison

Neilson Rank #17,280
Urey Rank #17,123

Urey is more popular, ranked #17123 vs #17280 for Neilson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Neilson ___

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

Urey ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Neilson

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If you choose Urey

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Neilson or Urey more popular?

Urey is more popular, ranked #17123 compared to Neilson at #17280 in the United States.

What do Neilson and Urey mean?

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

Are Neilson and Urey boy or girl names?

Neilson is primarily a boy name. Urey is primarily a boy name.

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