Nilson
English
"son of Neil"
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Updated Wed Feb 04 2026
Nilson Origin and Meaning
Variation of Nelson
Famous People Named Nilson
- Nilson de Oliveira AndréBrazilian track athlete
- Nilson António (Veiga Barros)Cape Verdean footballer
- Nilson MattaBrazilian bassist and composer
- Nilson Armes CortesColombian footballer
- Nilson Corrêa JúniorBrazillian footballer
The name Nilson in Pop Culture
- "The Adventures of Nilson Groundthumper and Hermy" comic book series by Stan Sakai
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