Wilson vs Chris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

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Boy #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

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Wilson Rank #645

Chris Rank #651

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 vs #651 for Chris.

Is Wilson or Chris more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Chris at #651 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Chris mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin).

Are Wilson and Chris boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Chris is primarily a boy name.