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)

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