Harry vs Wilson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harry

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

English American

✓ All Clear

Harry Rank #780

Wilson Rank #645

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 vs #780 for Harry.

Is Harry or Wilson more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Harry at #780 in the United States.

What do Harry and Wilson mean?

Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin). Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin).

Are Harry and Wilson boy or girl names?

Harry is primarily a boy name. Wilson is primarily a boy name.