Wilson vs Lawrence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

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Boy #510 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum, laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

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Wilson Rank #645

Lawrence Rank #510

Lawrence is more popular, ranked #510 vs #645 for Wilson.

Is Wilson or Lawrence more popular?

Lawrence is more popular, ranked #510 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Lawrence mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Lawrence means "from Laurentum, laurel-crowned" (Latin origin).

Are Wilson and Lawrence boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Lawrence is primarily a boy name.