Nisson

Nisson is a masculine name with Germanic roots, appearing as a variant of the more common 'Nils' or 'Nielsen'. It originated as a patronymic surname meaning 'son of Niels/Nicholas', with Nicholas deriving from the Greek 'Nikolaos' meaning 'victory of the people'. As a given name, Nisson is quite rare, maintaining a niche appeal particularly among families with Scandinavian or Jewish heritage. In Jewish communities, it sometimes appears as a variant of 'Nissan', which has Hebrew origins and is associated with the spring month in the Hebrew calendar. The name carries connotations of strength and heritage, though it remains uncommon in mainstream use across most Western countries.

Pronounced NIS-un.

As of October 2026, Nisson ranked #13690 in US births in 2017 SSA, peaked at #9198 in 1991.