US Popularity:19925
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):Scottish
Meaning:Son of Will
A variant of Wilson, Willson is a boy’s name of English and Scottish origin. It means “son of Will,” which is derived from the medieval name William. William comes from the Old German elements wil, meaning “desire,” and helm, meaning “helmet” or “protection.” Willson and its variants have been held by many figures of note, making it a timeless pick for your little one.

How Popular Is The Name Willson?

U.S. Births

Overall:Willson is currently #19925 in U.S. births
Boy:Willson is currently #9658 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2025
#9658
in 2025
+ 4462
from 2024
In comparison to the previous year's data

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