Wilson vs Ariel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

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Boy #512 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lion of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Israeli American Spanish

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Wilson Rank #645

Ariel Rank #512

Ariel is more popular, ranked #512 vs #645 for Wilson.

Is Wilson or Ariel more popular?

Ariel is more popular, ranked #512 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Ariel mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Ariel means "lion of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Wilson and Ariel boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Ariel is primarily a boy name.