English · Boy name
Nelson
“son of Neil”
About the name Nelson
Nelson is an English surname that means ‘son of Neil’, derived from the given name Neil, which has roots in Gaelic meaning ‘champion’. The name has been borne by notable figures such as Nelson Mandela, a prominent anti-apartheid revolutionary and political leader.
- Meaning
- son of Neil
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- NEL-sun(2 syl.)
Middle names for Nelson
- Nelson James
- Nelson Alexander
- Nelson Michael
- Nelson Thomas
- Nelson Eli
Questions about Nelson
- What does Nelson mean?
- Nelson is an English name meaning "son of Neil".
- How do you pronounce Nelson?
- Nelson is pronounced NEL-sun, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Nelson?
- Variants of Nelson include Nelsen.
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