Stephen vs Wilson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

English Irish Greek American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#378
Total SSA Count
864
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Steve, Stevie

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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

Stephen Rank #378
Wilson Rank #645

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 vs #645 for Wilson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Stephen ___

  • Stephen James
  • Stephen Michael
  • Stephen John
  • Stephen Patrick
  • Stephen Thomas
  • Stephen David

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 Stephen

Michael Christopher Jennifer Elizabeth Matthew

If you choose Wilson

Harrison Emerson Waverly Fletcher Adelaide

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stephen or Wilson more popular?

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Wilson mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin). Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin).

Are Stephen and Wilson boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Wilson is primarily a boy name.

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