Wilson

Type Surname (from given name)

Pronounced Pron. WIL-sən

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Meaning & History

Means "son of Will".

Related Names

VariantsGilliam, Wilcox, Wilkerson, Wilkins, Wilkinson, William, Williams, Williamson, Willis

Other Languages & CulturesWillems, Willemse, Willemsen, Wilms(Dutch) Guillaume, Guillot(French) Vilhjálmsson(Icelandic) Mac Uileagóid, McElligott(Irish) Lemmi(Italian) MacWilliam, McWilliam(Scottish)

Given Name DescendantWilson(English)

Categories

American presidential surnames, American vice presidents, first ladies of the USA, Marvel characters, Virtua Tennis opponent characters

Entry updated November 16, 2019