US Popularity:1659
Origin:British
Meaning:Wild animal
Wylder is a boy’s name of British origin. It derives from the Old English word wild-eor, meaning “wild animal,” and was an Anglo-Saxon given name that later became a surname. It’s a lesser-known variant of the surname Wilder. For a name that dates back to before the 10th century, Wylder still manages to sound modern and cool! If you’re hoping baby will grow up to love animals and adventure, this name's outdoorsy vibe makes it a great choice.

Wylder Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Wylder is currently #4721 on The Bump
Boy:Wylder is currently #1566 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Wylder is currently #1659 in U.S. births
Boy:Wylder is currently #571 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#1659
in 2022
+ 256
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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