Wilson vs Major

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

English American

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Boy #581 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"greater, superior"

Origin: Latin

English American

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Wilson Rank #645

Major Rank #581

Major is more popular, ranked #581 vs #645 for Wilson.

Is Wilson or Major more popular?

Major is more popular, ranked #581 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Major mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Major means "greater, superior" (Latin origin).

Are Wilson and Major boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Major is primarily a boy name.