Wilson vs Ridge

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 #529 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller near the ridge"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Wilson Rank #645

Ridge Rank #529

Ridge is more popular, ranked #529 vs #645 for Wilson.

Is Wilson or Ridge more popular?

Ridge is more popular, ranked #529 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Ridge mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Ridge means "dweller near the ridge" (Old English origin).

Are Wilson and Ridge boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Ridge is primarily a boy name.