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Ferry vs Wilson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ferry

Boy #32,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brave journey"

Origin: Germanic/Dutch

Cultural Roots

Dutch Frisian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32,658
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#645
Total SSA Count
431
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ferry Rank #32,658
Wilson Rank #645

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 vs #32658 for Ferry.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ferry or Wilson more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Ferry at #32658 in the United States.

What do Ferry and Wilson mean?

Ferry means "brave journey" (Germanic/Dutch origin). Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin).

Are Ferry and Wilson boy or girl names?

Ferry is primarily a boy name. Wilson is primarily a boy name.

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