Nelson vs Yuriko

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Nelson Rank #778
Yuriko Rank #38,378

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 vs #38378 for Yuriko.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nelson ___

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

Yuriko ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Nelson

Grant Winston Lincoln Clara Ruth

If you choose Yuriko

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nelson or Yuriko more popular?

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 compared to Yuriko at #38378 in the United States.

What do Nelson and Yuriko mean?

Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin).

Are Nelson and Yuriko boy or girl names?

Nelson is primarily a boy name. Yuriko is primarily a girl name.

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