Wilson vs Seth

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 #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

English American Biblical Egyptian

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Wilson Rank #645

Seth Rank #559

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #645 for Wilson.

Is Wilson or Seth more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Seth mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Wilson and Seth boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.