Wilder vs Rhys

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilder

Boy #391 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hunter, one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #354 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"enthusiasm, passion"

Origin: Old Welsh

Welsh British Australian

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Wilder Rank #391

Rhys Rank #354

Rhys is more popular, ranked #354 vs #391 for Wilder.

Is Wilder or Rhys more popular?

Rhys is more popular, ranked #354 compared to Wilder at #391 in the United States.

What do Wilder and Rhys mean?

Wilder means "hunter, one who hunts" (Old English origin). Rhys means "enthusiasm, passion" (Old Welsh origin).

Are Wilder and Rhys boy or girl names?

Wilder is primarily a boy name. Rhys is primarily a boy name.