Jefferson vs Wilson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jefferson

Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #711
Total SSA Count: 374
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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Orlando Colsen Samson Joey

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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

Jefferson Rank #711

Wilson Rank #645

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 vs #711 for Jefferson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jefferson or Wilson more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Jefferson at #711 in the United States.

What do Jefferson and Wilson mean?

Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin). Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin).

Are Jefferson and Wilson boy or girl names?

Jefferson is primarily a boy name. Wilson is primarily a boy name.

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