Wilson vs Reece

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 #455 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"enthusiasm, ardent"

Origin: Old Welsh

Welsh English American

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Wilson Rank #645

Reece Rank #455

Reece is more popular, ranked #455 vs #645 for Wilson.

Is Wilson or Reece more popular?

Reece is more popular, ranked #455 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Reece mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Reece means "enthusiasm, ardent" (Old Welsh origin).

Are Wilson and Reece boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Reece is primarily a boy name.