Wilson vs Gunner

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 #520 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bold warrior"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian American Norwegian Danish

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Wilson Rank #645

Gunner Rank #520

Gunner is more popular, ranked #520 vs #645 for Wilson.

Is Wilson or Gunner more popular?

Gunner is more popular, ranked #520 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Gunner mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Gunner means "bold warrior" (Old Norse origin).

Are Wilson and Gunner boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Gunner is primarily a boy name.