Wright vs Wilhelm

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wright

Boy #4,274 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"craftsman, skilled maker"

Origin: Old English wyrhta

American English Scottish

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Boy #4,266 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old High German

German Dutch Scandinavian English

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Wright Rank #4,274

Wilhelm Rank #4,266

Wilhelm is more popular, ranked #4266 vs #4274 for Wright.

Is Wright or Wilhelm more popular?

Wilhelm is more popular, ranked #4266 compared to Wright at #4274 in the United States.

What do Wright and Wilhelm mean?

Wright means "craftsman, skilled maker" (Old English wyrhta origin). Wilhelm means "resolute protector" (Old High German origin).

Are Wright and Wilhelm boy or girl names?

Wright is primarily a boy name. Wilhelm is primarily a boy name.