Jesper vs Wilfred

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jesper

Boy #5,200 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"treasurer, keeper of treasure"

Origin: Persian via Old French

Cultural Roots

Danish Swedish Dutch Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,200
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jes, Jess

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Wilfred

Boy #5,034 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"desiring peace, will and peace"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,034
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Will, Wil, Fred

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Popularity Comparison

Jesper Rank #5,200
Wilfred Rank #5,034

Wilfred is more popular, ranked #5034 vs #5200 for Jesper.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jesper ___

  • Jesper Lars
  • Jesper Axel
  • Jesper Henrik
  • Jesper William
  • Jesper James
  • Jesper Oliver

Wilfred ___

  • Wilfred James
  • Wilfred Henry
  • Wilfred Arthur
  • Wilfred Thomas
  • Wilfred Edward
  • Wilfred George

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jesper

Soren Viggo Astrid Sigrid Axel

If you choose Wilfred

Edmund Beatrice Reginald Agatha Clarence

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jesper or Wilfred more popular?

Wilfred is more popular, ranked #5034 compared to Jesper at #5200 in the United States.

What do Jesper and Wilfred mean?

Jesper means "treasurer, keeper of treasure" (Persian via Old French origin). Wilfred means "desiring peace, will and peace" (Old English origin).

Are Jesper and Wilfred boy or girl names?

Jesper is primarily a boy name. Wilfred is primarily a boy name.

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