Reign 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

Reign Rank #433
Wilson Rank #645

Reign is more popular, ranked #433 vs #645 for Wilson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Reign ___

  • Reign Marie
  • Reign Elizabeth
  • Reign Grace
  • Reign Victoria
  • Reign Jade
  • Reign Elise

Wilson ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Reign

Royal Legend Major North True

If you choose Wilson

Harrison Emerson Waverly Fletcher Adelaide

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Reign or Wilson more popular?

Reign is more popular, ranked #433 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Reign and Wilson mean?

Reign means "rule, sovereignty" (English origin). Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin).

Are Reign and Wilson boy or girl names?

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

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