Wilson
son of William (English)
Wilson is a english boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 162, with 53,933 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
son of William (English)
Derived from the English surname meaning 'son of William' (which is of Germanic origin, from elements meaning 'will/desire' and 'helmet/protection'). In the Philippines, the surname-as-first-name tradition became firmly established during the 20th century under American influence.
Wilson originated as an English patronymic surname meaning 'son of Will' (William). Following American administrative and cultural influence in the Philippines, it became widely adopted as a male given name.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly given as a standalone first name or combined into formal compound names. Frequently shortened in everyday Filipino usage to nicknames like 'Wil', 'Wils', or 'Sonny'.
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Wilson with common surname pairs
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How do I use Wilson with two Filipino surnames?
Wilson is the given name. The full name is Wilson + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Wilson a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Wilson is number 162, with 53,933 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.