Wilfred vs Nils

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 #4,894 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek (Nikolaos)

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Wilfred Rank #5,034

Nils Rank #4,894

Nils is more popular, ranked #4894 vs #5034 for Wilfred.

Is Wilfred or Nils more popular?

Nils is more popular, ranked #4894 compared to Wilfred at #5034 in the United States.

What do Wilfred and Nils mean?

Wilfred means "desiring peace, will and peace" (Old English origin). Nils means "victory of the people" (Greek (Nikolaos) origin).

Are Wilfred and Nils boy or girl names?

Wilfred is primarily a boy name. Nils is primarily a boy name.