Wilson vs Alton

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 #1,572 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old town, settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Wilson Rank #645

Alton Rank #1,572

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 vs #1572 for Alton.

Is Wilson or Alton more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Alton at #1572 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Alton mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Alton means "old town, settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Wilson and Alton boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Alton is primarily a boy name.