Wilson vs Wes

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 #745 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Wesley or Weston"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Wilson Rank #645

Wes Rank #745

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 vs #745 for Wes.

Is Wilson or Wes more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Wes at #745 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Wes mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Wes means "short form of Wesley or Weston" (Old English origin).

Are Wilson and Wes boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Wes is primarily a boy name.