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Wilson vs Otis

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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Popularity Comparison

Wilson Rank #645
Otis Rank #733

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 vs #733 for Otis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wilson or Otis more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Otis at #733 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Otis mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Otis means "wealth, fortune" (Germanic origin).

Are Wilson and Otis boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Otis is primarily a boy name.

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