Nelson - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Nelson \n(e)-lson, nel-son\ is pronounced NEL-sun. Variant of Neil. Historical: Admiral Lord Nelson, the English naval hero of Trafalgar. Actor Nelson Eddy; New York Governor and US Vice President Nelson Rockefeller; South African activist Nelson Mandela.

Nelson has 10 variant forms: Nealson, Neils, Neilson, Neillson, Nels, Nelsen, Niles, Nils, Nilson and Nilsson.

Nelson is a very popular male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Nelson. Click here to compare Nelson with related baby names.