Nélson
Son of Neil, champion
GenderBoyOriginPortugueseSay itNEL-sonPopularityTop 100
Pronounced NEL-son
About the name Nélson
Nélson is a Portuguese-adopted name with English roots, widely used across Portugal and Brazil. It's strong and easily recognized.
Determined, principled, and quietly powerful.
Fun fact
Nélson Semedo is a well-known Portuguese international footballer.
Nicknames for Nélson
Nel
Variations
Nelson
Famous people named Nélson
- Nelson Mandela (statesman, name adopted widely)
- Nélson Semedo (footballer)