Alexis vs Wilder

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexis

Boy #485 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"defender, protector"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Russian American French Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#485
Total SSA Count
636
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Alex, Lex

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Wilder

Boy #391 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hunter, one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#391
Total SSA Count
830
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Will, Wilde

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Popularity Comparison

Alexis Rank #485
Wilder Rank #391

Wilder is more popular, ranked #391 vs #485 for Alexis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alexis ___

  • Alexis James
  • Alexis Marcus
  • Alexis William
  • Alexis Demetrius
  • Alexis Constantine
  • Alexis Rafael

Wilder ___

  • Wilder James
  • Wilder Blue
  • Wilder River
  • Wilder Fox
  • Wilder Thomas
  • Wilder Everett

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Alexis

Demetria Nikolai Anastasia Mikhail Nadia

If you choose Wilder

Archer Hunter River Juniper Sage

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexis or Wilder more popular?

Wilder is more popular, ranked #391 compared to Alexis at #485 in the United States.

What do Alexis and Wilder mean?

Alexis means "defender, protector" (Greek origin). Wilder means "hunter, one who hunts" (Old English origin).

Are Alexis and Wilder boy or girl names?

Alexis is primarily a boy name. Wilder is primarily a boy name.

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