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Moses vs Wilson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Moses

Boy #506 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"drawn out of water"

Origin: Hebrew via Egyptian

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American African-American Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#506
Total SSA Count
603
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Moses Rank #506
Wilson Rank #645

Moses is more popular, ranked #506 vs #645 for Wilson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Moses or Wilson more popular?

Moses is more popular, ranked #506 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Moses and Wilson mean?

Moses means "drawn out of water" (Hebrew via Egyptian origin). Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin).

Are Moses and Wilson boy or girl names?

Moses is primarily a boy name. Wilson is primarily a boy name.

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