What origin is the name Vilson?

Vilson comes from Portuguese naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Vilson?

Names from the same portuguese tradition pair naturally with Vilson — for example Thays, Luzia, Evora. You can browse more on our portuguese names page.

Vilson

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Vilson

Vilson

Boy

Portuguese

2 syllables

Vilson is a Portuguese boy's name meaning "Son of Will".

With Portuguese roots, Vilson is a boy name that means "Son of Will". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Portuguese
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Son of Will

Popularity

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Quick answers about Vilson

What does Vilson mean?

Vilson is a boy name of Portuguese origin meaning "Son of Will".

How popular is Vilson?

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Sister names that go with Vilson

Thays Luzia Evora Girlene Kamilly Julieth

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Name numerology

7is the Chaldean number for Vilson.

Number 7 is linked with wisdom, reflection and intuition.

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Names with a similar meaning to Vilson

Vilson means "Son of Will" — these names share that spirit.

Liam — "Liam is the Irish short form of William, from Germanic words meaning 'will' and 'helmet', so 'resolute protector'." (Irish)
William — "William comes from the Germanic Willahelm, from wil 'will, desire' and helm 'helmet, protection', so 'resolute protector'." (German)
Joseph — "Joseph comes from the Hebrew Yosef, meaning 'God will add'. In the Bible, Joseph is a son of Jacob and also the husband of Mary." (Hebrew)
Isaac — "Isaac comes from the Hebrew Yitzchaq, meaning 'he will laugh'. Isaac is the son of Abraham and Sarah." (Hebrew)