Porter 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

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Popularity Comparison

Porter Rank #616
Wilson Rank #645

Porter is more popular, ranked #616 vs #645 for Wilson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Porter or Wilson more popular?

Porter is more popular, ranked #616 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Porter and Wilson mean?

Porter means "gatekeeper, doorman" (Old French origin). Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin).

Are Porter and Wilson boy or girl names?

Porter is primarily a boy name. Wilson is primarily a boy name.

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