Wilder vs Frederick

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 #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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8 High Risk

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Wilder Rank #391

Frederick Rank #424

Wilder is more popular, ranked #391 vs #424 for Frederick.

Is Wilder or Frederick more popular?

Wilder is more popular, ranked #391 compared to Frederick at #424 in the United States.

What do Wilder and Frederick mean?

Wilder means "hunter, one who hunts" (Old English origin). Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Wilder and Frederick boy or girl names?

Wilder is primarily a boy name. Frederick is primarily a boy name.