Wilson vs Leland

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

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Boy #548 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"meadow land"

Origin: Old English

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Wilson Rank #645

Leland Rank #548

Leland is more popular, ranked #548 vs #645 for Wilson.

Is Wilson or Leland more popular?

Leland is more popular, ranked #548 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Leland mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Leland means "meadow land" (Old English origin).

Are Wilson and Leland boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Leland is primarily a boy name.