Wilson

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Wilson is derived from two Old English words “will” which means determination or willpower, and “tun” which mean enclosure or settlement. Therefore, the name Wilson means “determined protector” or “determined to protect”.
Pronunciation
WIL-son
WIL-sən(English)
Popularity
Wilson is a moderately popular name worldwide. It is currently ranked as the 426th most popular name in the United States, and the 483rd most popular name in England.

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Wilson Name meanings & History

The name Wilson is derived from two Old English words “will” which means determination or willpower, and “tun” which mean enclosure or settlement. Therefore, the name Wilson means “determined protector” or “determined to protect”. From an English surname meaning "son of William". The surname was borne by Woodrow Wilson (1856-1924), the American president during World War I. Wilson is commonly used as a first name for baby boys, and it is a popular middle name as well. It is also used as a surname in some cultures.

Zodiac Sign of Wilson: Willful Leo

Synonyms of Wilson:

W: Wishful,Wonderful,Willful,Wild,Wonderment

I: Intimate,Involved,Indulgence

L: Legal,Lovely,Lazy,Lover,Luscious,Liaison,Languid

S: Sex,Social Standing,Solidity,Success,Status,Security,Sensuality

O: Obsolete,Ostentatious,Organized,Obsessive,Obstinate

N: Nervous,Nutrition,Neurosis,Nice,Nitpicking,Neat,Nagging

Wilson is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Wilson include American president Woodrow Wilson, American actor Owen Wilson, and American musician Brian Wilson.

2.) Wilson (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: Son of Will

Other Forms: Willson, Wilsun


3.) Wilson (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) son of Will.

Other Forms: Willsan, Willsen, Willsin, Willson, Willsyn, Wilsan, Wilsen, Wilsin, Wilsyn, Wolson, Wyllsan, Wyllsen, Wyllsin, Wyllson, Wyllsyn, Wylsan, Wylsen, Wylsin, Wylson, Wylsyn


4.) Wilson (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) extraordinary

Other Forms: Willson, Wilsen, Wilsun


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