What does the name Wilfred mean?

The name Wilfred means "Desiring peace".

What is the origin of the name Wilfred?

Wilfred is a name of English origin.

In 2023, 20 babies were named Wilfred in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Wilfred is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 20 →

All-Time Total: 27,803

Peak Year: 1920

Wilfred is of Old English origin, derived from the elements "wil" meaning "will, desire" and "frith" meaning "peace."

Boy names closely related to Wilfred

Errol Alphonse Terrel Kerwin Davante Soloman Cyril Rondell

Girl names closely related to Wilfred

Kalisha Beryl Sharell Kaisha Germaine Deirdra Shandell Shantelle

Names with similar meaning to Wilfred

Wilfredo

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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