Wilfred vs Giles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilfred

Boy #5,034 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"desiring peace, will and peace"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #5,104 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"young goat"

Origin: Greek (aigidion)

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Wilfred Rank #5,034

Giles Rank #5,104

Wilfred is more popular, ranked #5034 vs #5104 for Giles.

Is Wilfred or Giles more popular?

Wilfred is more popular, ranked #5034 compared to Giles at #5104 in the United States.

What do Wilfred and Giles mean?

Wilfred means "desiring peace, will and peace" (Old English origin). Giles means "young goat" (Greek (aigidion) origin).

Are Wilfred and Giles boy or girl names?

Wilfred is primarily a boy name. Giles is primarily a boy name.