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    Discover the meaning and origin of the name Wilson

    Wilson

    Boy
    english
    2 syllables

    Wilson is an english boy's name meaning "A traditional English name meaning son of Will or son of William.".

    Wilson is a boy name of english origin meaning "A traditional English name meaning son of Will or son of William.". It has 2 syllables.

    Origin
    english
    Gender
    Boy
    Syllables
    2

    Meaning compiled from public name lists.

    Meaning

    A traditional English name meaning son of Will or son of William.

    Popularity

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

    Quick answers about Wilson

    Very rare in US records

    What does Wilson mean?

    Wilson is a boy name of english origin meaning "A traditional English name meaning son of Will or son of William.".

    Is Wilson a rare name?

    Yes. Wilson 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 Wilson

    EvelynHarperEllaLilyScarlettAudrey

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    Names with a similar meaning to Wilson

    Wilson means "A traditional English name meaning son of Will or son of William." — these names share that spirit.

    • Joseph — "He will add, increase" (hebrew)
    • Isaac — "He will laugh" (hebrew)

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