Nelson
son of Neil (English)
Nelson is a english boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 63, with 115,878 records. It has 2 syllables.
The May 2021 total includes the name written with JR: 104,346 as Nelson, and 11,532 as Nelson Jr.
Origin and meaning
son of Neil (English)
Nelson is an English surname-turned-given-name derived from the patronymic meaning 'son of Neil' or 'son of Nell'. In the Philippines, it became widely adopted during the American colonial era and maintained enduring popularity throughout the mid-to-late 20th century as a solid, conventional masculine name.
Nelson originated as an English patronymic surname meaning 'son of Neil' or 'son of Nell'. It transitioned into a widespread given name across the English-speaking world and was adopted in the Philippines during the American colonial period.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly shortened to nicknames like Nel, Nels, or paired with traditional Filipino pet names like Sonny or Boy. It is especially prevalent among Generation X and Baby Boomer demographics in the Philippines.
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Nelson with common surname pairs
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How do I use Nelson with two Filipino surnames?
Nelson is the given name. The full name is Nelson + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Nelson a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Nelson is number 63, with 115,878 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.