Save Type Surname (from given name) Usage English Pronounced Pron. NEHL-sən [key·IPA] Meaning & HistoryExpand Links Means "son of Neil". This name was borne by the British admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). Related NamesDetails VariantsNeal, Neil, Nielson, Nigel, NilesGiven Name DescendantNelson(English) Categories actors, athletes, Marvel characters, musicians, saints Entry updated November 16, 2019
