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Wilson

Male

Meaning

Son Of William

Origin

British

Pronunciation

/ˈwɪlsən/

Traits associated with the name Wilson:

Dogs named Wilson tend to be loving, and industrious. This name is also associated with companionship, and intelligence.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Wilson?

That you have a sense of humor and enjoy giving your pet a unique name. It could also suggest that you are a fan of the movie Cast Away, in which the main character's only companion is a volleyball named Wilson.

Is Wilson a good dog name?

Wilson has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Wilson isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

1,905

439

New York City Dog Name Database

560

Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Wilson is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Wilson was, in the past month, the 805th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Wilson is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Wilson was viewed 90 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Wilson's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Wilson is most adored in Maine, Utah and Wisconsin.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Virginia, Minnesota and South Carolina.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Wilson.

Wilson is found in these categories:

old-fashioned

Popular during the 1920s, it's a nostalgic nod to President Woodrow.

british

Associated with a former UK Prime Minister, Harold.

Dog names like Wilson:

Walter

Army Ruler

Watson

Sherlock holmes smart sidekick.

Winston

From Wina's Town

Wyatt

Son Of Guy

Wallace

A common old man grumpy name

Warren

Guard

Comments (1)

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Gary (Wales, United Kingdom)

I've got a 3 month old puppy named Wilson, we all like Friday night dinner so also have a cat named Milson! I think Wilson is a great name it definitely stands out. I like different names for animals so probably would of called him Steve or something if not for Wilson!
September 12, 2022

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