Wilson vs Leonard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

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Boy #674 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"brave lion, lion-strong"

Origin: Germanic

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Wilson Rank #645

Leonard Rank #674

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 vs #674 for Leonard.

Is Wilson or Leonard more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Leonard at #674 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Leonard mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Leonard means "brave lion, lion-strong" (Germanic origin).

Are Wilson and Leonard boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Leonard is primarily a boy name.