NELSON  

Gender: M
Origin: English
Meaning: "son of Neil"

Popularity in 2008: #493

It's not modern or particularly masculine, but there are several noteworthy Nelsons you might want to honor, from the British admiral to South African president Mandela.

Nicknames & Variations:
Nels, Niles, Neilson, Nelsen, Neillson, Nealson, Nils, Neils, Nilsson, Nilson

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