Wilkes vs Wright

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilkes

Boy #4,387 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"resolute will, helmet of will"

Origin: Old German via English

English American

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Boy #4,274 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"craftsman, skilled maker"

Origin: Old English wyrhta

American English Scottish

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Wilkes Rank #4,387

Wright Rank #4,274

Wright is more popular, ranked #4274 vs #4387 for Wilkes.

Is Wilkes or Wright more popular?

Wright is more popular, ranked #4274 compared to Wilkes at #4387 in the United States.

What do Wilkes and Wright mean?

Wilkes means "resolute will, helmet of will" (Old German via English origin). Wright means "craftsman, skilled maker" (Old English wyrhta origin).

Are Wilkes and Wright boy or girl names?

Wilkes is primarily a boy name. Wright is primarily a boy name.