Nils vs Wilfred

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nils

Boy #4,894 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek (Nikolaos)

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Boy #5,034 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"desiring peace, will and peace"

Origin: Old English

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Nils Rank #4,894

Wilfred Rank #5,034

Nils is more popular, ranked #4894 vs #5034 for Wilfred.

Is Nils or Wilfred more popular?

Nils is more popular, ranked #4894 compared to Wilfred at #5034 in the United States.

What do Nils and Wilfred mean?

Nils means "victory of the people" (Greek (Nikolaos) origin). Wilfred means "desiring peace, will and peace" (Old English origin).

Are Nils and Wilfred boy or girl names?

Nils is primarily a boy name. Wilfred is primarily a boy name.