Wilson vs Reign

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

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Boy #624 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rule, sovereignty"

Origin: Old French

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Wilson Rank #645

Reign Rank #624

Reign is more popular, ranked #624 vs #645 for Wilson.

Is Wilson or Reign more popular?

Reign is more popular, ranked #624 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Reign mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Reign means "rule, sovereignty" (Old French origin).

Are Wilson and Reign boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Reign is primarily a boy name.