Son of Will; resolute protector
Willson is an English patronymic surname meaning 'son of Will.' The root name Will is a diminutive of William, which combines the Germanic elements 'wil' (desire or will) and 'helm' (helmet or protection).
About 8 boys were named Willson in 2025.
Major League Baseball catcher
Protagonist of the novel The Wedding · The Wedding by Nicholas Sparks
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
