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Jayson vs Wilson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Jayson Rank #623
Wilson Rank #645

Jayson is more popular, ranked #623 vs #645 for Wilson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jayson or Wilson more popular?

Jayson is more popular, ranked #623 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Jayson and Wilson mean?

Jayson means "to heal (from iasthai)" (Greek origin). Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin).

Are Jayson and Wilson boy or girl names?

Jayson is primarily a boy name. Wilson is primarily a boy name.

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