Alton vs Wilson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alton

Boy #1,572 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old town, settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

English American

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Alton Rank #1,572

Wilson Rank #645

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 vs #1572 for Alton.

Is Alton or Wilson more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Alton at #1572 in the United States.

What do Alton and Wilson mean?

Alton means "old town, settlement" (Old English origin). Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin).

Are Alton and Wilson boy or girl names?

Alton is primarily a boy name. Wilson is primarily a boy name.