Rigby vs Wilfred

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rigby

Boy #5,013 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"farm on the ridge"

Origin: Old Norse/English

Cultural Roots

English Australian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,013
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Rig, Riggs

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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

Rigby Rank #5,013
Wilfred Rank #5,034

Rigby is more popular, ranked #5013 vs #5034 for Wilfred.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Rigby ___

  • Rigby James
  • Rigby Alexander
  • Rigby William
  • Rigby Thomas
  • Rigby Owen
  • Rigby Cole

Wilfred ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Rigby

Archer Finley Scout Paisley Wren

If you choose Wilfred

Edmund Beatrice Reginald Agatha Clarence

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rigby or Wilfred more popular?

Rigby is more popular, ranked #5013 compared to Wilfred at #5034 in the United States.

What do Rigby and Wilfred mean?

Rigby means "farm on the ridge" (Old Norse/English origin). Wilfred means "desiring peace, will and peace" (Old English origin).

Are Rigby and Wilfred boy or girl names?

Rigby is primarily a boy name. Wilfred is primarily a boy name.

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