Kiersten vs Wilma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kiersten

Girl #3,900 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"follower of Christ, Christian"

Origin: Greek/Latin

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Norwegian Danish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,900
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kirs, Kiki, Stenie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Wilma

Girl #4,034 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute protector"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Dutch English Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,034
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Billie, Will, Wil

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kiersten Rank #3,900
Wilma Rank #4,034

Kiersten is more popular, ranked #3900 vs #4034 for Wilma.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kiersten ___

  • Kiersten Marie
  • Kiersten Rose
  • Kiersten Ann
  • Kiersten Elise
  • Kiersten Ingrid
  • Kiersten Grace

Wilma ___

  • Wilma Jean
  • Wilma Mae
  • Wilma Ruth
  • Wilma Louise
  • Wilma Grace
  • Wilma Frances

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kiersten

Astrid Sigrid Ingrid Freya Gunnar

If you choose Wilma

Gertrude Hazel Mildred Arlene Ethel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kiersten or Wilma more popular?

Kiersten is more popular, ranked #3900 compared to Wilma at #4034 in the United States.

What do Kiersten and Wilma mean?

Kiersten means "follower of Christ, Christian" (Greek/Latin origin). Wilma means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Kiersten and Wilma boy or girl names?

Kiersten is primarily a girl name. Wilma is primarily a girl name.

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