Wilson vs Salem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

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Boy #635 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peace, complete"

Origin: Hebrew

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Wilson Rank #645

Salem Rank #635

Salem is more popular, ranked #635 vs #645 for Wilson.

Is Wilson or Salem more popular?

Salem is more popular, ranked #635 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Salem mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Salem means "peace, complete" (Hebrew origin).

Are Wilson and Salem boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Salem is primarily a boy name.