Williams vs Dixon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Williams

Boy #2,530 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American Welsh

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Boy #2,671 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Dick, son of Richard"

Origin: Middle English

English American Scottish

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Williams Rank #2,530

Dixon Rank #2,671

Williams is more popular, ranked #2530 vs #2671 for Dixon.

Is Williams or Dixon more popular?

Williams is more popular, ranked #2530 compared to Dixon at #2671 in the United States.

What do Williams and Dixon mean?

Williams means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin). Dixon means "son of Dick, son of Richard" (Middle English origin).

Are Williams and Dixon boy or girl names?

Williams is primarily a boy name. Dixon is primarily a boy name.