Wilson vs Akeelah

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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Girl #5,976 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"intelligent, logical, one who reasons"

Origin: Arabic

African-American Arabic Muslim

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Wilson Rank #645

Akeelah Rank #5,976

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 vs #5976 for Akeelah.

Is Wilson or Akeelah more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Akeelah at #5976 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Akeelah mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Akeelah means "intelligent, logical, one who reasons" (Arabic origin).

Are Wilson and Akeelah boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Akeelah is primarily a girl name.