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Nilson Pronunciation

Nilson is pronounced NIL-sən /ˈnɪl.sən/High

Meaning: From the Scandinavian surname Nilson — 'a son of Nils' (Nils being the Nordic Nicholas, 'victory of the people')Low

In 30 seconds: A son of Nils/Nicholas: Nilson is a Scandinavian surname — 'a son of Nils'. Crisp, distinguished, and warm.

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Origin MediumScandinavian, Greek

MeaningFrom the Scandinavian surname Nilson — 'a son of Nils' (Nils being the Nordic Nicholas, 'victory of the people')

U.S. rank (2024)#6353 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 344

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Nilson comes from the Scandinavian surname Nilson — 'a son of Nils', Nils being the Nordic form of Nicholas, from Greek 'victory of the people'. A crisp, distinguished surname-name, also common in Brazil (nickname Nil).

In the U.S. and Brazil it appears as a first and family name. Rare, a-son-of-Nils at the root, and distinguished.

Did you know? Nilson means 'a son of Nils' (the Nordic Nicholas, 'victory of the people') — a crisp, distinguished surname-name (said 'NIL-sən').

Overall data confidence 58%

References — Nilson — Scandinavian surname

Variations

NilssonNielsonNelson

Nicknames

Nil

Themes & Styles

Greek Surname-name Scandinavian

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How do you pronounce Nilson?

Nilson is pronounced NIL-sən (/ˈnɪl.sən/). Press play above to hear Nilson said aloud.

How do you say Nilson?

Nilson is said NIL-sən (/ˈnɪl.sən/). Press play above to hear Nilson said aloud.

What does the name Nilson mean?

Nilson is a Scandinavian surname — 'a son of Nils' (the Nordic Nicholas).

Is Nilson a boy or girl name?

Nilson is a boy's name.

How popular is Nilson?

Nilson is a rare name in the U.S.