Wilson vs Johnathan

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 #518 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Christian

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Wilson Rank #645

Johnathan Rank #518

Johnathan is more popular, ranked #518 vs #645 for Wilson.

Is Wilson or Johnathan more popular?

Johnathan is more popular, ranked #518 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Johnathan mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Johnathan means "God has given" (Hebrew origin).

Are Wilson and Johnathan boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Johnathan is primarily a boy name.