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Wild

Pronunciation: [ w-EYELD ]

Boy Name #14,165 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Wild is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced w-EYELD.

Parents who love the name Wild often also consider Willie, Winifred, Winnie .

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#14,165
Total SSA Count
7

Alternative Spellings

Also a Girl Name

Wild is also used as a girl name, ranked #17444.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wild

Is Wild a boy or girl name?
Wild is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #14165. As a girl name, it is ranked #17444. Wild is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Wild?
Wild is pronounced w-EYELD.
How popular is the name Wild?
Wild is currently ranked #14165 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Is Wild a common or rare name?
Wild is an uncommon name, ranked #14165 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Wild

Wild is a boy name .

Is Wild a boy or girl name? Wild is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #14,165 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #17,444. Wild is more commonly used as a boy name.

Wild is currently ranked #14,165 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Wild include William, Wilder, Wilson, Wiley, Will . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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