Wilson vs Johnny

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 #458 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Yahweh is merciful"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Irish

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Wilson Rank #645

Johnny Rank #458

Johnny is more popular, ranked #458 vs #645 for Wilson.

Is Wilson or Johnny more popular?

Johnny is more popular, ranked #458 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Johnny mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Johnny means "Yahweh is merciful" (Hebrew origin).

Are Wilson and Johnny boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Johnny is primarily a boy name.