Wilson vs Ford

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

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Boy #571 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"shallow river crossing"

Origin: Old English

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Wilson Rank #645

Ford Rank #571

Ford is more popular, ranked #571 vs #645 for Wilson.

Is Wilson or Ford more popular?

Ford is more popular, ranked #571 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Ford mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Ford means "shallow river crossing" (Old English origin).

Are Wilson and Ford boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Ford is primarily a boy name.