Wilson vs Roger

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

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Boy #750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous spear"

Origin: Germanic

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Wilson Rank #645

Roger Rank #750

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 vs #750 for Roger.

Is Wilson or Roger more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Roger at #750 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Roger mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Roger means "famous spear" (Germanic origin).

Are Wilson and Roger boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Roger is primarily a boy name.