Wilson vs Preston

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 #330 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priest's town, priestly settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Wilson Rank #645

Preston Rank #330

Preston is more popular, ranked #330 vs #645 for Wilson.

Is Wilson or Preston more popular?

Preston is more popular, ranked #330 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Preston mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Preston means "priest's town, priestly settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Wilson and Preston boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Preston is primarily a boy name.