Nelson Reardon

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Nelson Reardon — son of Neil
92K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Nelson Reardon 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 Reardon: Ann Reardon (born 1975), known online as "How to Cook That", Australian YouTube personality Beans Reardon (1897–1984), American umpire in Major League Baseball Bill Reardon (born 1941), American politician and educator Casper Reardon (1907–1941), classical and later jazz harpist David Reardon, American director of the Elliot Institute Dom Reardon, British comics artist (2000AD) Donna Reardon, Canadian politician and mayor of Saint John, NB Eoin Reardon, Irish influencer Jack Reardon (rugby league) (1914–1991), Australian rugby league footballer and writer Jeff Reardon (born 1955), American bas. 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: Reardon

Irish

Ann Reardon (born 1975), known online as "How to Cook That", Australian YouTube personality Beans Reardon (1897–1984), American umpire in Major League Baseball Bill Reardon (born 1941), American politician and educator Casper Reardon (1907–1941), classical and later jazz harpist David Reardon, American director of the Elliot Institute Dom Reardon, British comics artist (2000AD) Donna Reardon, Canadian politician and mayor of Saint John, NB Eoin Reardon, Irish influencer Jack Reardon (rugby league) (1914–1991), Australian rugby league footballer and writer Jeff Reardon (born 1955), American bas.

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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 Reardon

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 Reardon:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

5
Soul Urge Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

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 Reardon?
The surname Reardon originates from Irish. Ann Reardon (born 1975), known online as "How to Cook That", Australian YouTube personality Beans Reardon (1897–1984), American umpire in Major League Baseball Bill Reardon (born 1941), American politician and educator Casper Reardon (1907–1941), classical and later jazz harpist David Reardon, American director of the Elliot Institute Dom Reardon, British comics artist (2000AD) Donna Reardon, Canadian politician and mayor of Saint John, NB Eoin Reardon, Irish influencer Jack Reardon (rugby league) (1914–1991), Australian rugby league footballer and writer Jeff Reardon (born 1955), American bas.
What are the origins of the name Nelson Reardon?
The name Nelson Reardon combines two different traditions: the first name Nelson has Scandinavian roots, while the surname Reardon originates from Irish.
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