Wilfred
wi-lf-red,
wil-fred
US Popularity:8429
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):German
Meaning:Desiring peace, desiring friendship
While some consider it old-fashioned, Wilfred maintains its admirable reputation as a classic British name for boys. This ancient title has been in England for over a thousand years, but its roots span even further to the Old High German Willifrid. Meaning “desiring peace” or “desiring friendship,” Wilfred offers a noble starting point for baby’s life of balance and unity. Bonus points for the cute nicknames Wil and Freddie.
Wilfred Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Wilfred is currently #3957 on The Bump
Boy:Wilfred is currently #2209 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Wilfred is currently #8429 in U.S. births
Boy:Wilfred is currently #3969 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#3969
in 2023
+ 454
from 2022
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