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Wilfred vs Jerrell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilfred

Boy #5,034 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"desiring peace, will and peace"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,034
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Jerrell

Boy #4,948 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"spear ruler"

Origin: Old Germanic via English

Cultural Roots

American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,948
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Wilfred Rank #5,034
Jerrell Rank #4,948

Jerrell is more popular, ranked #4948 vs #5034 for Wilfred.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wilfred or Jerrell more popular?

Jerrell is more popular, ranked #4948 compared to Wilfred at #5034 in the United States.

What do Wilfred and Jerrell mean?

Wilfred means "desiring peace, will and peace" (Old English origin). Jerrell means "spear ruler" (Old Germanic via English origin).

Are Wilfred and Jerrell boy or girl names?

Wilfred is primarily a boy name. Jerrell is primarily a boy name.

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