Irma vs Winnifred

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Irma

Girl #2,608 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"whole, universal"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Spanish Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,608
Total SSA Count
67
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Irm

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Winnifred

Girl #2,773 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"blessed peacemaking, holy reconciliation"

Origin: Welsh 'Gwenfrewi'

Cultural Roots

Welsh English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,773
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Winnie, Fred, Freddie

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Popularity Comparison

Irma Rank #2,608
Winnifred Rank #2,773

Irma is more popular, ranked #2608 vs #2773 for Winnifred.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Irma ___

  • Irma Louise
  • Irma Mae
  • Irma Jean
  • Irma Rose
  • Irma Grace
  • Irma Ann

Winnifred ___

  • Winnifred Rose
  • Winnifred Grace
  • Winnifred Mae
  • Winnifred Jean
  • Winnifred Claire
  • Winnifred Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Irma

Gertrude Bertha Otto Karl Hildegard

If you choose Winnifred

Harriet Beatrice Cecily Eugenie Ambrose

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Irma or Winnifred more popular?

Irma is more popular, ranked #2608 compared to Winnifred at #2773 in the United States.

What do Irma and Winnifred mean?

Irma means "whole, universal" (Germanic origin). Winnifred means "blessed peacemaking, holy reconciliation" (Welsh 'Gwenfrewi' origin).

Are Irma and Winnifred boy or girl names?

Irma is primarily a girl name. Winnifred is primarily a girl name.

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