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Wilson vs Jonas

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Jonas

Boy #557 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dove"

Origin: Hebrew Yonah (יוֹנָה)

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian Lithuanian Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#557
Total SSA Count
531
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Wilson Rank #645
Jonas Rank #557

Jonas is more popular, ranked #557 vs #645 for Wilson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wilson or Jonas more popular?

Jonas is more popular, ranked #557 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Jonas mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Jonas means "dove" (Hebrew Yonah (יוֹנָה) origin).

Are Wilson and Jonas boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Jonas is primarily a boy name.

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