Wilson - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Wilson \

is pronounced WIL-son. It is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "son of William". Surname. President Woodrow Wilson; composer Robert Wilson; Beach Boy Brian Wilson.

Wilson has 1 variant form: Willson.

For more information, see also the related name William.

Baby names that sound like Wilson are Allson, Elson and Ellson.

Wilson is a very common first name for men (#394 out of 1220) and also a very common last name for both men and women (#8 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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