Wilson vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

15 High Risk

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Wilson Rank #645

Lee Rank #715

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 vs #715 for Lee.

Is Wilson or Lee more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Lee mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Wilson and Lee boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.