Ledger 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

Ledger Rank #503
Wilson Rank #645

Ledger is more popular, ranked #503 vs #645 for Wilson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ledger ___

  • Ledger James
  • Ledger Cole
  • Ledger River
  • Ledger Gray
  • Ledger Reid
  • Ledger Stone

Wilson ___

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ledger or Wilson more popular?

Ledger is more popular, ranked #503 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Ledger and Wilson mean?

Ledger means "record keeper" (Middle English origin). Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin).

Are Ledger and Wilson boy or girl names?

Ledger is primarily a boy name. Wilson is primarily a boy name.

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