Essex vs Wilson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Essex

Boy #5,603 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"land of the East Saxons"

Origin: Old English

English

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Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

English American

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Essex Rank #5,603

Wilson Rank #645

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 vs #5603 for Essex.

Is Essex or Wilson more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Essex at #5603 in the United States.

What do Essex and Wilson mean?

Essex means "land of the East Saxons" (Old English origin). Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin).

Are Essex and Wilson boy or girl names?

Essex is primarily a boy name. Wilson is primarily a boy name.