Major vs Wilson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Major

Boy #581 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"greater, superior"

Origin: Latin

English American

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Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

English American

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Major Rank #581

Wilson Rank #645

Major is more popular, ranked #581 vs #645 for Wilson.

Is Major or Wilson more popular?

Major is more popular, ranked #581 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Major and Wilson mean?

Major means "greater, superior" (Latin origin). Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin).

Are Major and Wilson boy or girl names?

Major is primarily a boy name. Wilson is primarily a boy name.