Wilson vs Anders

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 #835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"manly, brave, strong"

Origin: Greek aner/andros (man)

Swedish Norwegian Danish Finnish American

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Wilson Rank #645

Anders Rank #835

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 vs #835 for Anders.

Is Wilson or Anders more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Anders at #835 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Anders mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Anders means "manly, brave, strong" (Greek aner/andros (man) origin).

Are Wilson and Anders boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Anders is primarily a boy name.