Wilson vs Willis

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 #2,686 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American African-American

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Wilson Rank #645

Willis Rank #2,686

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 vs #2686 for Willis.

Is Wilson or Willis more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Willis at #2686 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Willis mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Willis means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Wilson and Willis boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Willis is primarily a boy name.