Wilson vs Dorian

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 #539 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of Dorus, Dorian Greek"

Origin: Greek

English Greek American

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Wilson Rank #645

Dorian Rank #539

Dorian is more popular, ranked #539 vs #645 for Wilson.

Is Wilson or Dorian more popular?

Dorian is more popular, ranked #539 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Dorian mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Dorian means "descendant of Dorus, Dorian Greek" (Greek origin).

Are Wilson and Dorian boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Dorian is primarily a boy name.