Meaning and Origin of: Wilson

Wilson is of German origin meaning "Son of William."

Boy name origins & meanings

  • Teutonic : Valiant protector
  • German : Son of William

Boy name variations

William
Wil
Will
Willem
Wilhelm
Wilmos
Wilmot
Williams
Williamson
Wills
Willie
Willy
Wiley
Wyley
Wilkie
Willkie
Wilkes
Wylkes
Willis
Wilton
Wilmer
Wilmar
Winton
Willard
Wilford
Guillaume
Guillermo
Vilhelm
Vilem
Viliam
Vasili
Vasily
Uilleam
Uilliam

Family name origins & meanings

  • English, Scottish, and northern Irish : patronymic from the personal name Will, a very common medieval short form of William.

Famous people with this last name

Rita Wilson
Carnie Wilson
Rainn Wilson
Owen Wilson