Wilson vs Essex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

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Boy #5,603 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"land of the East Saxons"

Origin: Old English

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Wilson Rank #645

Essex Rank #5,603

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 vs #5603 for Essex.

Is Wilson or Essex more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Essex at #5603 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Essex mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Essex means "land of the East Saxons" (Old English origin).

Are Wilson and Essex boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Essex is primarily a boy name.