Wilson vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

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Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Wilson Rank #645

Sam Rank #652

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Wilson or Sam more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Sam mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Wilson and Sam boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.