Son of Neil
An English patronymic surname meaning 'son of Neil'. The name Neil is derived from the Gaelic 'Niall', which can mean 'cloud' or 'champion'.
About 300 boys were named Nelson in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Anti-apartheid revolutionary and former President of South Africa
41st Vice President of the United States
The school bully character · The Simpsons
National Book Award-winning novelist
Three-time Formula One World Champion
Dominican-American professional baseball player
American singer and actor famous for musical films
The same feel as Nelson — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
