Wilson vs Kane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

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Boy #432 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"battle, warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Wilson Rank #645

Kane Rank #432

Kane is more popular, ranked #432 vs #645 for Wilson.

Is Wilson or Kane more popular?

Kane is more popular, ranked #432 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Kane mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Kane means "battle, warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Wilson and Kane boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Kane is primarily a boy name.