Leonard vs Wilson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leonard

Boy #674 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"brave lion, lion-strong"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

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Leonard Rank #674

Wilson Rank #645

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 vs #674 for Leonard.

Is Leonard or Wilson more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Leonard at #674 in the United States.

What do Leonard and Wilson mean?

Leonard means "brave lion, lion-strong" (Germanic origin). Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin).

Are Leonard and Wilson boy or girl names?

Leonard is primarily a boy name. Wilson is primarily a boy name.