Wilfred vs Ole

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

Ole

Boy #5,083 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ancestor's relic, descendant"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Norwegian Danish Swedish Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,083
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Wilfred Rank #5,034
Ole Rank #5,083

Wilfred is more popular, ranked #5034 vs #5083 for Ole.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wilfred or Ole more popular?

Wilfred is more popular, ranked #5034 compared to Ole at #5083 in the United States.

What do Wilfred and Ole mean?

Wilfred means "desiring peace, will and peace" (Old English origin). Ole means "ancestor's relic, descendant" (Old Norse origin).

Are Wilfred and Ole boy or girl names?

Wilfred is primarily a boy name. Ole is primarily a boy name.

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