Wilson vs Phillip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

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Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Wilson Rank #645

Phillip Rank #627

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 vs #645 for Wilson.

Is Wilson or Phillip more popular?

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Phillip mean?

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

Are Wilson and Phillip boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Phillip is primarily a boy name.