Wilson vs Erik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

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Boy #477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Wilson Rank #645

Erik Rank #477

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 vs #645 for Wilson.

Is Wilson or Erik more popular?

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Erik mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Erik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Wilson and Erik boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Erik is primarily a boy name.