At a glance
Nelson ranks #738 for dogs. It is almost always a boy's name (98% male). It is most popular with Chihuahuas.
How popular is Nelson?
#738dog name of 19,856
1 in 2,658male dogs
179dogs in the records
#668cat name
Girl or boy?
Girls 2%Boys 92%Not recorded 6%
2% girls · 98% boys among 167 dogs with a recorded sex
Nelson over the years
FallingDogs named Nelson per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.
Popular with these breeds
- 17 named Nelson
- 12 named Nelson
- 12 named Nelson
- 9 named Nelson
- 7 named Nelson
Names that sound like Nelson
Questions
Is Nelson a girl or boy dog name?
It is almost always a boy's name (98% male).
How popular is Nelson for dogs?
Nelson is the #738 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 179 dogs in public records. The name is falling.
How do you pronounce Nelson?
Nelson is said in 2 syllables: Nel·son. Tap Listen to hear it.
What names sound like Nelson?
Nielsen, Nellie and Nelly sound similar.
What breeds are often named Nelson?
Chihuahuas, Poodles and Labrador Retrievers are the breeds most often called Nelson.