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Wilkinson

WIL-kin-sun

Wilkinson is a boy’s name of English origin, meaning “English surname meaning 'son of Wilkin'. Wilkin is a diminutive of William meaning 'resolute protector'.”, and peaked in popularity in 2001.

Letters9
Syllables3
OriginEnglish

What Wilkinson Means

English surname meaning 'son of Wilkin'. Wilkin is a diminutive of William meaning 'resolute protector'.

The Story of Wilkinson

Carrying the legacy of 'son of Wilkin', this name embodies the resolute protection and strength of its Germanic roots.

Wilkinson is an English surname meaning 'son of Wilkin'. As Wilkin is a diminutive of William meaning 'resolute protector', Wilkinson carries this layered meaning of strong defense and lineage. It emerged as a given name in the early 2000s, first recorded in 2001.

This name is for your son, a resolute protector in his own right. You envision him as strong and fiercely loyal, carrying forward a tradition of strength and steadfastness.

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Numerology

3

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Personality Traits

ResoluteProtectiveStrongLoyal

Peak Year

#5 in 2001

Total Births

10

First Recorded

2001

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