Wilson vs Adolf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

English American

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Boy #26,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble wolf"

Origin: Old Germanic adal + wulf

German Scandinavian Dutch

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Wilson Rank #645

Adolf Rank #26,599

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 vs #26599 for Adolf.

Is Wilson or Adolf more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Adolf at #26599 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Adolf mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Adolf means "noble wolf" (Old Germanic adal + wulf origin).

Are Wilson and Adolf boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Adolf is primarily a boy name.