Wilson
WIL-suhn
Popularity
#644
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
48,613
Peak Year
#1,381 in 1918
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
English surname-turned-first name meaning "son of Will" or "son of William."
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Woodrow Wilson
28th President of the United States
Owen Wilson
American actor and comedian
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