Wilder vs Briggs

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilder

Boy #391 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hunter, one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #327 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the bridges"

Origin: Old English / Old Norse

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Wilder Rank #391

Briggs Rank #327

Briggs is more popular, ranked #327 vs #391 for Wilder.

Is Wilder or Briggs more popular?

Briggs is more popular, ranked #327 compared to Wilder at #391 in the United States.

What do Wilder and Briggs mean?

Wilder means "hunter, one who hunts" (Old English origin). Briggs means "from the bridges" (Old English / Old Norse origin).

Are Wilder and Briggs boy or girl names?

Wilder is primarily a boy name. Briggs is primarily a boy name.