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Wilson

“son of Will”

About the name Wilson

Wilson is an English name meaning ‘son of Will’, derived from the Old English name William. It has been used as both a first name and surname, with notable historical associations including Woodrow Wilson, the 28th President of the United States.

Meaning
son of Will
Origin
English
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
WIL-sun(2 syl.)

Variants and spellings

  • Willson

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Middle names for Wilson

  • Wilson James
  • Wilson Alexander
  • Wilson Michael
  • Wilson Thomas
  • Wilson Eli

Questions about Wilson

What does Wilson mean?
Wilson is an English name meaning "son of Will".
How do you pronounce Wilson?
Wilson is pronounced WIL-sun, with emphasis on the first syllable.
What are variants of Wilson?
Variants of Wilson include Willson.

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