Roger vs Wilson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roger

Boy #750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous spear"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

English American

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Roger Rank #750

Wilson Rank #645

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 vs #750 for Roger.

Is Roger or Wilson more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Roger at #750 in the United States.

What do Roger and Wilson mean?

Roger means "famous spear" (Germanic origin). Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin).

Are Roger and Wilson boy or girl names?

Roger is primarily a boy name. Wilson is primarily a boy name.