Wilson vs Junior

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 #684 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"younger, the son"

Origin: Latin

American Latin American Filipino African American

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Wilson Rank #645

Junior Rank #684

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 vs #684 for Junior.

Is Wilson or Junior more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Junior at #684 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Junior mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Junior means "younger, the son" (Latin origin).

Are Wilson and Junior boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Junior is primarily a boy name.