Wilson vs Boston

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 #628 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Botolph's town, market town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Wilson Rank #645

Boston Rank #628

Boston is more popular, ranked #628 vs #645 for Wilson.

Is Wilson or Boston more popular?

Boston is more popular, ranked #628 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Boston mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Boston means "Botolph's town, market town" (Old English origin).

Are Wilson and Boston boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Boston is primarily a boy name.