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Nelson Meaning and Origin
Nelson is Celtic, English given name meaning Nelson is a name of English origin, meaning "son of Neil.".
Nelson is a name that's been used by parents who are considering boy baby names.
Nelson is currently #797 on the baby names popularity charts in the U.S. in 2022.
Famous people named Nelson are .
Nelson is a 6 letters name with syllables.
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Nelson
Nelson name meaning
Nelson is a name of English origin, meaning "son of Neil."
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6 letter namePopularity
Nelson is ranked #797 most popular baby boy name in 2022
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In 2022, 98% of babies named Nelson were boys
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Nelson - FAQ
What is the meaning of the name Nelson?
The meaning of the name Nelson is Nelson is a name of English origin, meaning "son of Neil.".
Is Nelson a girl or boy name?
The name Nelson is a masculine name. According to our statistics, 98.43% of babies called Nelson were boys, 1.57% of babies called Nelson were girls.
What is the popularity of the name Nelson?
According to statistics, Nelson is ranked 797th most popular boy name in the US, in 2022.
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