Wilford

Q: Is Wilford a boy or girl name?

Wilford is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #29764, and as a girl name it ranks #67226.

Q: How popular is the name Wilford?

Wilford is ranked #29764 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ w-IHLF-erd ]

Boy Name #29,764 Most Popular Hidden Gem 7 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Wilford is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced w-IHLF-erd.

Parents who love the name Wilford often also consider Kareen, Reinhard, Kristine .

Popularity Over Time

#29,764

Current Rank

Peaked 1951 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #29,764
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Wilfredo #3528

Nicknames

Wil Wiy Wilie Wilfie

Middle Name Ideas

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Wilford Jameson

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Wilford Jayden

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Wilford Adriel

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Wilford Charles

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Also a Girl Name

Wilford is also used as a girl name, ranked #67226.

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Similar Names

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Reinhard Boy Germanic Kareen Boy Arabic Buz Boy Hebrew onomatopoeia Larrry Boy Latin Rosbel Boy Spanish Kristine Boy Greek Aldwin Boy Old English

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wilford

Is Wilford a boy or girl name?

Wilford is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #29764. As a girl name, it is ranked #67226. Wilford is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Wilford?

Wilford is pronounced w-IHLF-erd.

How popular is the name Wilford?

Wilford is currently ranked #29764 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Wilford?

Common nicknames for Wilford include Wil, Wiy, Wilie, and Wilfie.

Is Wilford a common or rare name?

Wilford is an uncommon name, ranked #29764 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Wilford

Wilford is a boy name .

Is Wilford a boy or girl name? Wilford is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #29,764 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #67,226. Wilford is more commonly used as a boy name.

Wilford is currently ranked #29,764 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Wilford include Wil, Wiy, Wilie, and Wilfie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Wilford include Wilfredo . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.