Emery vs Wilson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#645
Total SSA Count
431
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Will, Wil

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Popularity Comparison

Emery Rank #70
Wilson Rank #645

Emery is more popular, ranked #70 vs #645 for Wilson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emery ___

  • Emery Grace
  • Emery Rose
  • Emery Claire
  • Emery June
  • Emery Kate
  • Emery Jade

Wilson ___

  • Wilson James
  • Wilson Lee
  • Wilson Gray
  • Wilson Cole
  • Wilson Scott
  • Wilson Hayes

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emery

Avery Hayden Parker Riley Quinn

If you choose Wilson

Harrison Emerson Waverly Fletcher Adelaide

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emery or Wilson more popular?

Emery is more popular, ranked #70 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Emery and Wilson mean?

Emery means "industrious, brave" (Old Germanic origin). Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin).

Are Emery and Wilson boy or girl names?

Emery is primarily a girl name. Wilson is primarily a boy name.

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