Wilson Arnett

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Wilson Arnett — son of Will
42K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Wilson Arnett is a name that combines English origins. The first name Wilson is a masculine given name of English origin. Wilson is a male first name. Notable people with the name include: Wilson Ruffin Abbott (c. 1801–1876), American-born Canadian businessman and landowner Wilson Akakpo (born 1992), Ghanaian-born Togolese footballer Wilson Asinobi Ake (born 1955), Nigerian former politician Wilson Alcorro (born 1974), Colombian former boxer Wilson Alegre (born 1984), Angolan former footballer Wilson Altamirano (born 1998), Argentine footballer Wilson Álvarez (born 1970), Venezuelan former Major League Baseball pitcher Wilson Alvarez (American football) (born 1957), Bolivian former National Football League player. The surname Arnett: Surname: Benjamin W. Arnett (1838–1906), American educator, bishop, and elected official Chuck Arnett (1928–1988), American dancer Jeffrey Jensen Arnett (born 1957), American psychologist Jon Arnett (1935–2021), American football player Kaylea Arnett (born 1993), American diver Peter Arnett (1934–2025), New Zealand-American journalist Ross H. Arnett Jr. (1919–1999), American entomologist Ulysses N. Arnett, American politician from West Virginia W. Wilson is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 42K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Wilson reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Wilson

Meaning: son of Will

English

Wilson is a male first name. Notable people with the name include: Wilson Ruffin Abbott (c. 1801–1876), American-born Canadian businessman and landowner Wilson Akakpo (born 1992), Ghanaian-born Togolese footballer Wilson Asinobi Ake (born 1955), Nigerian former politician Wilson Alcorro (born 1974), Colombian former boxer Wilson Alegre (born 1984), Angolan former footballer Wilson Altamirano (born 1998), Argentine footballer Wilson Álvarez (born 1970), Venezuelan former Major League Baseball pitcher Wilson Alvarez (American football) (born 1957), Bolivian former National Football League player.

Surname: Arnett

English

Surname: Benjamin W. Arnett (1838–1906), American educator, bishop, and elected official Chuck Arnett (1928–1988), American dancer Jeffrey Jensen Arnett (born 1957), American psychologist Jon Arnett (1935–2021), American football player Kaylea Arnett (born 1993), American diver Peter Arnett (1934–2025), New Zealand-American journalist Ross H. Arnett Jr. (1919–1999), American entomologist Ulysses N. Arnett, American politician from West Virginia W.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Wilson is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 26%
Australia 13%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Wilson by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Wilson Arnett

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Wilson Arnett:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Wilson?
The first name Wilson originates from English. Wilson is a male first name. Notable people with the name include: Wilson Ruffin Abbott (c. 1801–1876), American-born Canadian businessman and landowner Wilson Akakpo (born 1992), Ghanaian-born Togolese footballer Wilson Asinobi Ake (born 1955), Nigerian former politician Wilson Alcorro (born 1974), Colombian former boxer Wilson Alegre (born 1984), Angolan former footballer Wilson Altamirano (born 1998), Argentine footballer Wilson Álvarez (born 1970), Venezuelan former Major League Baseball pitcher Wilson Alvarez (American football) (born 1957), Bolivian former National Football League player.
When was Wilson most popular?
The name Wilson reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Arnett?
The surname Arnett originates from English. Surname: Benjamin W. Arnett (1838–1906), American educator, bishop, and elected official Chuck Arnett (1928–1988), American dancer Jeffrey Jensen Arnett (born 1957), American psychologist Jon Arnett (1935–2021), American football player Kaylea Arnett (born 1993), American diver Peter Arnett (1934–2025), New Zealand-American journalist Ross H. Arnett Jr. (1919–1999), American entomologist Ulysses N. Arnett, American politician from West Virginia W.
How common is the surname Arnett?
The surname Arnett is shared by approximately 16K people worldwide.
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