Wilson vs Harry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Wilson Rank #645

Harry Rank #780

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 vs #780 for Harry.

Is Wilson or Harry more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Harry at #780 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Harry mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Wilson and Harry boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Harry is primarily a boy name.