Wilson vs Ronin

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 #494 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"masterless samurai"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese American

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Wilson Rank #645

Ronin Rank #494

Ronin is more popular, ranked #494 vs #645 for Wilson.

Is Wilson or Ronin more popular?

Ronin is more popular, ranked #494 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Ronin mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Ronin means "masterless samurai" (Japanese origin).

Are Wilson and Ronin boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Ronin is primarily a boy name.