What origin is the name Wilkinson?

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

Is Wilkinson a popular name?

Wilkinson is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Wilkinson?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Wilkinson — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Wilkinson

Q: Is Wilkinson a rare name?

Yes. Wilkinson does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Wilkinson

Wilkinson

Boy

english

3 syllables

Wilkinson is an english boy's name meaning "An English surname meaning son of young Will. It is a patronymic name derived from the popular diminutive of William.".

Wilkinson is a boy name of english origin meaning "An English surname meaning son of young Will. It is a patronymic name derived from the popular diminutive of William.". At 9 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An English surname meaning son of young Will. It is a patronymic name derived from the popular diminutive of William.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Wilkinson

Very rare in US records

What does Wilkinson mean?

Wilkinson is a boy name of english origin meaning "An English surname meaning son of young Will. It is a patronymic name derived from the popular diminutive of William.".

Is Wilkinson a rare name?

Yes. Wilkinson does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Wilkinson

Evelyn Harper Ella Lily Scarlett Audrey

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Wilkinson means "An English surname meaning son of young Will. It is a patronymic name derived from the popular diminutive of William." — these names share that spirit.