Wilder vs Erick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilder

Boy #391 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hunter, one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

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✓ All Clear

Boy #333 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever ruler, eternal king"

Origin: Old Norse

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8 High Risk

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Wilder Rank #391

Erick Rank #333

Erick is more popular, ranked #333 vs #391 for Wilder.

Is Wilder or Erick more popular?

Erick is more popular, ranked #333 compared to Wilder at #391 in the United States.

What do Wilder and Erick mean?

Wilder means "hunter, one who hunts" (Old English origin). Erick means "ever ruler, eternal king" (Old Norse origin).

Are Wilder and Erick boy or girl names?

Wilder is primarily a boy name. Erick is primarily a boy name.