Nilsson - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Nilsson \n(i)-lsson, nil(s)-son\ is a variant of Nelson. See for origin and meaning of Nilsson.

The baby name Nilsson sounds like Nilson, Neillson and Neilson. Other similar baby names are Gilson, Gillson, Nickson, Nissan, Wilson and Willson.

Nilsson is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#7383 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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