Wilson vs Philip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

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Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Wilson Rank #645

Philip Rank #522

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 vs #645 for Wilson.

Is Wilson or Philip more popular?

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Philip mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Wilson and Philip boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Philip is primarily a boy name.