Wilson vs Richard

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 #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Wilson Rank #645

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #645 for Wilson.

Is Wilson or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Richard mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Wilson and Richard boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.