Wilson vs Allen

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 #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish Irish Welsh

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Wilson Rank #645

Allen Rank #574

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 vs #645 for Wilson.

Is Wilson or Allen more popular?

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Allen mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin).

Are Wilson and Allen boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Allen is primarily a boy name.