Nelson

Pronunciation: [ n-EHLS-uhn ]

Girl Name #38,336 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Nelson is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced n-EHLS-uhn.

Parents who love the name Nelson often also consider Nellie, Nettie, Nell .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #38,336
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Nel Ney Nelie Nelsie

Also a Boy Name

Nelson is also used as a boy name, ranked #778.

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Similar Names

Nellie Nettie Nell Nelle Neva Nevada Nella Nena

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nelson

Is Nelson a boy or girl name?

Nelson is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #38336. As a boy name, it is ranked #778. Nelson is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Nelson?

Nelson is pronounced n-EHLS-uhn.

How popular is the name Nelson?

Nelson is currently ranked #38336 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Nelson?

Common nicknames for Nelson include Nel, Ney, Nelie, and Nelsie.

Is Nelson a common or rare name?

Nelson is an uncommon name, ranked #38336 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Nelson

Nelson is a girl name .

Is Nelson a boy or girl name? Nelson is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #38,336 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #778. Nelson is more commonly used as a boy name.

Nelson is currently ranked #38,336 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Nelson include Nel, Ney, Nelie, and Nelsie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.