Francis vs Wilder

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Francis

Boy #451 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French Italian Spanish Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#451
Total SSA Count
693
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Frank, Fran, Frankie

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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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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Francis Rank #451
Wilder Rank #391

Wilder is more popular, ranked #391 vs #451 for Francis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Francis ___

  • Francis James
  • Francis William
  • Francis Joseph
  • Francis Thomas
  • Francis Patrick
  • Francis Xavier

Wilder ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Francis

Charles Edmund Benedict Margaret Agnes

If you choose Wilder

Archer Hunter River Juniper Sage

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Francis or Wilder more popular?

Wilder is more popular, ranked #391 compared to Francis at #451 in the United States.

What do Francis and Wilder mean?

Francis means "free man" (Germanic origin). Wilder means "hunter, one who hunts" (Old English origin).

Are Francis and Wilder boy or girl names?

Francis is primarily a boy name. Wilder is primarily a boy name.

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