Irwin vs Wilkie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Irwin

Boy #5,482 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"boar friend"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,482
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Irv, Win

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Wilkie

Girl #23,889 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#23,889
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Wil, Wilks

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Irwin Rank #5,482
Wilkie Rank #23,889

Irwin is more popular, ranked #5482 vs #23889 for Wilkie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Irwin ___

  • Irwin James
  • Irwin Thomas
  • Irwin Lee
  • Irwin Alan
  • Irwin Scott
  • Irwin Harold

Wilkie ___

  • Wilkie Rose
  • Wilkie Anne
  • Wilkie Grace
  • Wilkie Elizabeth
  • Wilkie Jean

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Irwin

Gerald Donald Marvin Greta Doris

If you choose Wilkie

Bram Huxley Elsie Flora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Irwin or Wilkie more popular?

Irwin is more popular, ranked #5482 compared to Wilkie at #23889 in the United States.

What do Irwin and Wilkie mean?

Irwin means "boar friend" (Old English origin). Wilkie means "resolute protector" (Old High German origin).

Are Irwin and Wilkie boy or girl names?

Irwin is primarily a boy name. Wilkie is primarily a girl name.

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