US Popularity:13401
Origin:Greek
Meaning:Son of Neil; Champion
Nilson is a name for boys. Derived from Greek, it is a variant of Nelson, meaning “son of Neil” and “champion.” Used as a given name and a surname, quite a number of notable personalities are associated with Nilson, lending it some star power. Surely, your little one will not come up short on formidable characters to look up to, and it just may inspire them to be one for the next generation.

How Popular Is The Name Nilson?

U.S. Births

Overall:Nilson is currently #13401 in U.S. births
Boy:Nilson is currently #6353 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2024
#6353
in 2024
+ 3105
from 2023
In comparison to the previous year's data

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