James Wilson Name Origin
/JAYMZ WIL-sun/-
American (Anglo-Saxon) 50% -
British (Celtic/Anglo-Saxon) 30%
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Australian (Anglo-Celtic) 20%
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Name Details
- First Name: James
- Last Name: Wilson
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
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Name Origin
The name James is derived from the Hebrew name Jacob, meaning 'supplanter'. Wilson is a patronymic surname meaning 'son of William', with William originating from Old Germanic elements meaning 'will, desire' and 'helmet, protection'.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name James each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).