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Willson

male

Meaning

"Son of William"

Willson originated as a patronymic form linked to William and is now also used as a given-name spelling variant.

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Popularity History of Willson

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#14120Ranked nationally
SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Willson did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

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no national rank in 2024

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Willson Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Willson.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Willson

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Quick Facts

OriginEnglish, Germanic
Syllables2
Length7 letters

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