Jefferson vs Wilson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jefferson

Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#711
Total SSA Count
374
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jeff, Jef, Sonny

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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

Jefferson Rank #711
Wilson Rank #645

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 vs #711 for Jefferson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jefferson ___

  • Jefferson James
  • Jefferson Lee
  • Jefferson Davis
  • Jefferson Grant
  • Jefferson Cole
  • Jefferson Thomas

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 Jefferson

Lincoln Madison Harrison Monroe Hamilton

If you choose Wilson

Harrison Emerson Waverly Fletcher Adelaide

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jefferson or Wilson more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Jefferson at #711 in the United States.

What do Jefferson and Wilson mean?

Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin). Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin).

Are Jefferson and Wilson boy or girl names?

Jefferson is primarily a boy name. Wilson is primarily a boy name.

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