Nelson Campion

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Nelson Campion — son of Neil
92K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Nelson Campion is a name that combines Scandinavian origins. The first name Nelson is a masculine given name of Scandinavian origin. Patronymic meaning "son of Neil" (from Old Irish Niall, "champion"). Admiral Horatio Nelson made this name famous at the Battle of Trafalgar. The surname Campion: Bill Campion (born 1952), American basketball player Carlo Antonio Campioni (born Charles Antoine Campion; 1720–1788), Italian composer Cassie Jackman (born 1972), English squash player, also known as Cassie Campion Denys Campion Potts (1923–2016), English academic Ed Campion (1915–2005), American basketball player Edith Campion (1923–2007), New Zealand actress, writer and co-founder of the New Zealand Players Édith Cresson (born Édith Campion; 1934), French politician Saint Edmund Campion SJ (1540–1581), English Jesuit and Catholic martyr Edmund Campion (historian) (born 1933), Australian pri. Nelson is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 92K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Nelson reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Nelson

Meaning: son of Neil

Scandinavian

Patronymic meaning "son of Neil" (from Old Irish Niall, "champion"). Admiral Horatio Nelson made this name famous at the Battle of Trafalgar.

Surname: Campion

French

Bill Campion (born 1952), American basketball player Carlo Antonio Campioni (born Charles Antoine Campion; 1720–1788), Italian composer Cassie Jackman (born 1972), English squash player, also known as Cassie Campion Denys Campion Potts (1923–2016), English academic Ed Campion (1915–2005), American basketball player Edith Campion (1923–2007), New Zealand actress, writer and co-founder of the New Zealand Players Édith Cresson (born Édith Campion; 1934), French politician Saint Edmund Campion SJ (1540–1581), English Jesuit and Catholic martyr Edmund Campion (historian) (born 1933), Australian pri.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Nelson is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 46%
Sweden 14%
Norway 10%
Denmark 8%
United Kingdom 22%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Nelson by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Nelson Campion

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Nelson Campion:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Nelson?
The first name Nelson originates from Scandinavian. Patronymic meaning "son of Neil" (from Old Irish Niall, "champion"). Admiral Horatio Nelson made this name famous at the Battle of Trafalgar.
When was Nelson most popular?
The name Nelson reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Campion?
The surname Campion originates from French. Bill Campion (born 1952), American basketball player Carlo Antonio Campioni (born Charles Antoine Campion; 1720–1788), Italian composer Cassie Jackman (born 1972), English squash player, also known as Cassie Campion Denys Campion Potts (1923–2016), English academic Ed Campion (1915–2005), American basketball player Edith Campion (1923–2007), New Zealand actress, writer and co-founder of the New Zealand Players Édith Cresson (born Édith Campion; 1934), French politician Saint Edmund Campion SJ (1540–1581), English Jesuit and Catholic martyr Edmund Campion (historian) (born 1933), Australian pri.
What are the origins of the name Nelson Campion?
The name Nelson Campion combines two different traditions: the first name Nelson has Scandinavian roots, while the surname Campion originates from French.
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