Wilfred
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Will, desire
Origin: Germanic
Popularity: Ranked #3844 in 2025 with 29 babies born.
History: Wilfred is a name with Germanic roots, related to the element 'wil' meaning will, desire.
Similar names: wilfredo, wilford, winifred, winnifred, willard
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Wilfred? About 1 in 114,776 babies born in 2025 were named Wilfred, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Wilfred
What does the name Wilfred mean?
Wilfred means “Will, desire” from Germanic roots.
What is the origin of the name Wilfred?
Wilfred has Germanic origin. The traditional meaning is “Will, desire”.
How popular is Wilfred?
Wilfred ranked #3757 in 2025 — given to 29 babies that year.
When was Wilfred most popular?
Wilfred peaked in 1920 with 802 babies registered that year.
Is Wilfred a boy or girl name?
Wilfred is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Wilfreds in registered births are male.
Is the name Wilfred rising or falling in popularity?
Wilfred has risen 63 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #3820 in 2020 to #3757 in 2025.
How long has Wilfred been recorded?
Wilfred appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.