Giles vs Wilfred

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Giles

Boy #5,104 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"young goat"

Origin: Greek (aigidion)

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Boy #5,034 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"desiring peace, will and peace"

Origin: Old English

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Giles Rank #5,104

Wilfred Rank #5,034

Wilfred is more popular, ranked #5034 vs #5104 for Giles.

Is Giles or Wilfred more popular?

Wilfred is more popular, ranked #5034 compared to Giles at #5104 in the United States.

What do Giles and Wilfred mean?

Giles means "young goat" (Greek (aigidion) origin). Wilfred means "desiring peace, will and peace" (Old English origin).

Are Giles and Wilfred boy or girl names?

Giles is primarily a boy name. Wilfred is primarily a boy name.