Wilson Ren

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Wilson Ren — son of Will
42K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Wilson Ren 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 Ren: Rén is the Mandarin pinyin romanisation of the Chinese surname written 任 in Chinese script. It is romanised as Jen in Wade–Giles, and Yam or Yum in Cantonese. It is listed 58th in the Song dynasty classic text Hundred Family Surnames. As of 2008, it is the 59th most common surname in China, shared by 4.2 million people. In 2019 it was the 49th most common surname in Mainland China. The character 任 is typically pronounced (pinyin: rèn; Jyutping: jam6), but as a surname is pronounced "rén," as well as in Ren County in Hebei. 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: Ren

Vietnamese

Rén is the Mandarin pinyin romanisation of the Chinese surname written 任 in Chinese script. It is romanised as Jen in Wade–Giles, and Yam or Yum in Cantonese. It is listed 58th in the Song dynasty classic text Hundred Family Surnames. As of 2008, it is the 59th most common surname in China, shared by 4.2 million people. In 2019 it was the 49th most common surname in Mainland China. The character 任 is typically pronounced (pinyin: rèn; Jyutping: jam6), but as a surname is pronounced "rén," as well as in Ren County in Hebei.

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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 Ren

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 Ren:

3
Expression Number

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

2
Soul Urge Number

Cooperation and sensitivity. A diplomatic, gentle nature with strong empathy, thriving in partnerships and harmony.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

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 Ren?
The surname Ren originates from Vietnamese. Rén is the Mandarin pinyin romanisation of the Chinese surname written 任 in Chinese script. It is romanised as Jen in Wade–Giles, and Yam or Yum in Cantonese. It is listed 58th in the Song dynasty classic text Hundred Family Surnames. As of 2008, it is the 59th most common surname in China, shared by 4.2 million people. In 2019 it was the 49th most common surname in Mainland China. The character 任 is typically pronounced (pinyin: rèn; Jyutping: jam6), but as a surname is pronounced "rén," as well as in Ren County in Hebei.
What are the origins of the name Wilson Ren?
The name Wilson Ren combines two different traditions: the first name Wilson has English roots, while the surname Ren originates from Vietnamese.
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