Boy name
Wilson name meaning
“son of William”
Wilson is a masculine name of English origin meaning son of William. It comes from the surname Wilson, meaning son of Will, with Will being a short form of William. The surname is also established as a given name, retaining that connection to Will.
What does Wilson mean?
Son of William
In Indonesian: putra dari William
Origin and cultural usage of Wilson
From the English surname Wilson, meaning son of Will, a short form of William. The surname is also established as a given name.
Name combinations with Wilson
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Wilson, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Wilson Manggala Halilintar
Meaning of each word
- Wilson: son of William
- Manggala: leader, bringer of good fortune
- Halilintar: a striking thunderbolt
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Meaning of each word
- Wilson: son of William
- Prama: valid, accurate knowledge
- Aksara: letter, written symbol of a sound
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Wilson Rakai
Meaning of each word
- Wilson: son of William
- Rakai: territorial chief, ruler
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Meaning of each word
- Pintor: upright, honest
- Wilson: son of William
- Ardianto: mountain; steadfast as a mountain
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Wilson Kurnianto
Meaning of each word
- Wilson: son of William
- Kurnianto: gift, precious bestowal
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Meaning of each word
- Wilson: son of William
- Pranata: order; organizer
- Rendra: ruler of people, king
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How to pronounce Wilson
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦮꦶꦭ꧀ꦱꦺꦴꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮝᮤᮜ᮪ᮞᮧᮔ᮪ |
Is Wilson a boy’s name?
Yes, Wilson is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 95% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Wilson ranks #846 among boy names in our data sample (24 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Wilson
Famous people named Wilson
- Wilson Tjandinegara · b. 1946
- Wilson Nadeak · b. 1942
- Wilson Simon Maiseka · b. 1989
- Wilson Fitriadi · b. 1973
- Wilson Muchtar Sitorus
- Wilson Panjaitan · b. 1962
- Wilson Pesik
- Wilson S. Sanam · b. 1986
- Wilson Sirait
- Wilson Sowolino · b. 1963
- Wilson U. Maseh · b. 1963
- Wilson Widjaya
FAQ about the name Wilson
What is the meaning of Wilson?
Wilson means son of William. From the English surname Wilson, meaning son of Will, a short form of William. The surname is also established as a given name.
Is Wilson a boy’s name?
Yes, Wilson is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 95% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Wilson?
Wilson is of European origin.
How many syllables does Wilson have?
Wilson has 2 syllables (Wil-son) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Wilson?
Wilson ranks #846 among boy names in our data sample (24 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Wilson?
Some ideas: Wilson Manggala Halilintar; Wilson Prama Aksara; Wilson Rakai.
Famous people named Wilson?
Notable people named Wilson include Wilson Tjandinegara, Wilson Nadeak, Wilson Simon Maiseka.
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