Son of Neil or son of Nicholas
A patronymic surname of English and Scandinavian origin, meaning 'son of Neil' or 'son of Nils'. While Neil is derived from the Gaelic name Niall, Nils is a Scandinavian form of Nicholas, meaning 'victory of the people'.
Less common today
Nilson isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,204 in 2000.
Brazilian professional footballer
Renowned Brazilian jazz bassist and composer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
