Wilson vs Alexis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

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Boy #485 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender, protector"

Origin: Greek

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Wilson Rank #645

Alexis Rank #485

Alexis is more popular, ranked #485 vs #645 for Wilson.

Is Wilson or Alexis more popular?

Alexis is more popular, ranked #485 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Alexis mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Alexis means "defender, protector" (Greek origin).

Are Wilson and Alexis boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Alexis is primarily a boy name.