Allen vs Wilson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allen

Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish Irish Welsh

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Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

English American

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Allen Rank #574

Wilson Rank #645

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 vs #645 for Wilson.

Is Allen or Wilson more popular?

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Allen and Wilson mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin).

Are Allen and Wilson boy or girl names?

Allen is primarily a boy name. Wilson is primarily a boy name.