Nelson Name Origin
/NEL-suhn/-
American (Western) 50% -
British (Western) 30%
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Dutch (Western) 20%
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Name Details
- First Name: Nelson
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
Name Origin
The name Nelson is of English origin, meaning 'son of Nell'. It became popular as a given name and surname in English-speaking countries, especially after the fame of Admiral Lord Nelson, a British naval hero.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Nelson each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).