Rey 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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Rey Rank #823
Wilson Rank #645

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 vs #823 for Rey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Rey ___

  • Rey Alexander
  • Rey Miguel
  • Rey Antonio
  • Rey James
  • Rey Cruz
  • Rey Luis

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 Rey

Luna Sol Diego Valentina Marco

If you choose Wilson

Harrison Emerson Waverly Fletcher Adelaide

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rey or Wilson more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Rey at #823 in the United States.

What do Rey and Wilson mean?

Rey means "king" (Spanish origin). Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin).

Are Rey and Wilson boy or girl names?

Rey is primarily a boy name. Wilson is primarily a boy name.

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