Wilson vs Jefferson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #645
Total SSA Count: 431
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Dexter Jayceon Kolson Drake

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Jefferson

Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #711
Total SSA Count: 374
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Wilson Rank #645

Jefferson Rank #711

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 vs #711 for Jefferson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wilson or Jefferson more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Jefferson at #711 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Jefferson mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin).

Are Wilson and Jefferson boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Jefferson is primarily a boy name.

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