What does "wilson" mean?
An English, Scottish and northern Irish surname originating as a patronymic.
Wilson
/ˈwɪlsən/ name
name ·Moderate ·College level
Meaning at a glance
- Primary sense: An English, Scottish and northern Irish surname originating as a patronymic.
- Grammar: wilson is listed as name.
- Nearest alternatives: brand, confidence interval, family name, first name.
- Useful contrasts: generic product, last name, surname.
- Usage evidence: Mr Wilson made us repeat the sentence several times.
How to use "wilson"
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Definitions
Proper Noun
- 1 An English, Scottish and northern Irish surname originating as a patronymic. countable, uncountable
"Rainn Wilson believes “The Office” would have to be different today."
- 2 A male given name transferred from the surname. countable, uncountable
- 3 A number of places in the United States:; A minor city in Mississippi County, Alabama. countable, uncountable
- 4 A number of places in the United States:; An unincorporated community in Clark County, Indiana. countable, uncountable
- 5 A number of places in the United States:; A minor city in Ellsworth County, Kansas. countable, uncountable
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- 6 A number of places in the United States:; A village in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. countable, uncountable
- 7 A number of places in the United States:; A town and village therein, in Niagara County, New York. countable, uncountable
- 8 A number of places in the United States:; A city, the county seat of Wilson County, North Carolina. countable, uncountable
- 9 A number of places in the United States:; A village in Belmont County and Monroe County, Ohio. countable, uncountable
- 10 A number of places in the United States:; A town in Carter County, Oklahoma. countable, uncountable
- 11 A number of places in the United States:; A borough in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. countable, uncountable
- 12 A number of places in the United States:; An unincorporated community in Clarendon County, South Carolina. countable, uncountable
- 13 A number of places in the United States:; An unincorporated community in Comanche County, Texas. countable, uncountable
- 14 A number of places in the United States:; An unincorporated community in Kaufman County, Texas. countable, uncountable
- 15 A number of places in the United States:; A minor city in Lynn County, Texas. countable, uncountable
- 16 A number of places in the United States:; An unincorporated community in West Haven, Weber County, Utah. countable, uncountable
- 17 A number of places in the United States:; A town in Dunn County, Wisconsin. countable, uncountable
- 18 A number of places in the United States:; A town and unincorporated community therein, in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. countable, uncountable
- 19 A number of places in the United States:; A town in Lincoln County, Wisconsin. countable, uncountable
- 20 A number of places in the United States:; A town in Rusk County, Wisconsin. countable, uncountable
- 21 A number of places in the United States:; A town in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. countable, uncountable
- 22 A number of places in the United States:; A village in St. Croix County, Wisconsin. countable, uncountable
- 23 A number of places in the United States:; A census-designated place in Teton County, Wyoming. countable, uncountable
- 24 A number of places in the United States:; A number of townships, listed under Wilson Township. countable, uncountable
- 25 A small village in Breedon on the Hill parish, North West Leicestershire district, Leicestershire, England (OS grid ref SK4024). countable, uncountable
- 26 A locality in Kanyaka, South Australia. countable, uncountable
- 27 A suburb of Perth, in the City of Canning, Western Australia. countable, uncountable
Synonyms
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Example
"Mr Wilson made us repeat the sentence several times."
Common questions
What is a synonym for "wilson"?
Common synonyms include: brand, confidence interval, family name, first name, forename, given name.
How do you use "wilson" in a sentence?
Mr Wilson made us repeat the sentence several times.
How do you pronounce "wilson"?
Pronounced /ˈwɪlsən/.
Etymology
From Will (short form of William) + -son.