Wilder vs Preston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilder

Boy #391 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hunter, one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #330 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priest's town, priestly settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Wilder Rank #391

Preston Rank #330

Preston is more popular, ranked #330 vs #391 for Wilder.

Is Wilder or Preston more popular?

Preston is more popular, ranked #330 compared to Wilder at #391 in the United States.

What do Wilder and Preston mean?

Wilder means "hunter, one who hunts" (Old English origin). Preston means "priest's town, priestly settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Wilder and Preston boy or girl names?

Wilder is primarily a boy name. Preston is primarily a boy name.