Wylder
Gender: Mostly Boy
Meaning: Wild, untamed, wild animal hunter
Origin: English/Germanic (variant)
Popularity: Ranked #671 in 2025 with 407 babies born.
History: Wylder surged in the 2020s as a creative spelling of Wilder. Billy Wilder directed Some Like It Hot and Sunset Boulevard — Hollywood masterpieces. Thornton Wilder wrote Our Town. The Y-spelling adds untamed energy. Wylder means American artistic genius with a wild streak.
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Wylder? About 1 in 7,430 babies born in 2025 were named Wylder, or roughly 1.2 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Wylder
What does the name Wylder mean?
Wylder means “Wild, untamed, wild animal hunter” from English/Germanic (variant) roots.
What is the origin of the name Wylder?
Wylder has English/Germanic (variant) origin. The traditional meaning is “Wild, untamed, wild animal hunter”.
How popular is Wylder?
Wylder ranked #669 in 2025 — given to 407 babies that year.
When was Wylder most popular?
Wylder peaked in 2025 with 407 babies registered that year.
Is Wylder a boy or girl name?
Wylder is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Wylders in registered births are male.
Is the name Wylder rising or falling in popularity?
Wylder has risen 6798 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #7467 in 2020 to #669 in 2025.
How long has Wylder been recorded?
Wylder appears in birth records across 21 years — from 2005 through 2025.