Wilson vs Memphis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #645
Total SSA Count: 431
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Enoch Anders Anakin Maximilian

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Memphis

Boy #589 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"enduring and beautiful"

Origin: Ancient Egyptian (Men-nefer)

Cultural Roots

American Southern US Ancient Egyptian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #589
Total SSA Count: 484
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

Similar Names

Kareem Corbin Lawson Scott

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Popularity Comparison

Wilson Rank #645

Memphis Rank #589

Memphis is more popular, ranked #589 vs #645 for Wilson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wilson or Memphis more popular?

Memphis is more popular, ranked #589 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Memphis mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Memphis means "enduring and beautiful" (Ancient Egyptian (Men-nefer) origin).

Are Wilson and Memphis boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Memphis is primarily a boy name.

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