Wilson

Type Surname (from given name)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. WIL-sən
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Meaning & History

Means "son of Will". A famous bearer was the American president Woodrow Wilson (1856-1924).

Related Names

VariantsGilliam, Wilcox, Wilkerson, Wilkins, Wilkinson, William, Williams, Williamson, Willis
Other Languages & CulturesWillems, Willemse, Willemsen, Wilms(Dutch) Guillaume, Guillot(French) Vilhjálmsson(Icelandic) Fitzwilliam, Mac Uileagóid, McElligott(Irish) Lemmi(Italian) MacWilliam, McWilliam(Scottish)
Given Name DescendantWilson(English)

Categories

American presidential surnames, American vice presidents, defence, desire, family, first ladies of the USA, Marvel characters, protection, Virtua Tennis opponent characters
Entry updated April 5, 2022