Boy
Nelson
“son of neil”
- Origin
- Celtic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- 42 of 100Uncommon
About the name Nelson
Nelson is a masculine first name meaning “son of neil”, with roots in Celtic. The name has 2 syllables. It is relatively uncommon.
Frequently asked about Nelson
- What does the name Nelson mean?
- The first name Nelson means “son of neil”.
- Where does the name Nelson come from?
- Nelson has its roots in Celtic.
- Is Nelson a girls' or boys' name?
- Nelson is a masculine first name (a boys' name).
- How popular is Nelson?
- Nelson is a relatively uncommon first name.
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