Wright vs Wilkes

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 #4,387 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"resolute will, helmet of will"

Origin: Old German via English

English American

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Wright Rank #4,274

Wilkes Rank #4,387

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

Is Wright or Wilkes more popular?

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

What do Wright and Wilkes mean?

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

Are Wright and Wilkes boy or girl names?

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