Boston vs Wilson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boston

Boy #628 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Botolph's town, market town"

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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Boston Rank #628

Wilson Rank #645

Boston is more popular, ranked #628 vs #645 for Wilson.

Is Boston or Wilson more popular?

Boston is more popular, ranked #628 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Boston and Wilson mean?

Boston means "Botolph's town, market town" (Old English origin). Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin).

Are Boston and Wilson boy or girl names?

Boston is primarily a boy name. Wilson is primarily a boy name.