Wilfred

Pronunciation: [ w-IHLFR-ihd ]

Boy Name #5,034 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Wilfred is a boy name, recorded for 20 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced w-IHLFR-ihd.

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

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #5,034
Total SSA Count: 20

Alternative Spellings

Wilfredo #3528

Nicknames

Wil Wiy Wilie Wilfie

Also a Girl Name

Wilfred is also used as a girl name, ranked #70221.

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Similar Names

Willie Winifred Winnie Wilhelmina William Willa Wilda Winnifred

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wilfred

Is Wilfred a boy or girl name?

Wilfred is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #5034. As a girl name, it is ranked #70221. Wilfred is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Wilfred?

Wilfred is pronounced w-IHLFR-ihd.

How popular is the name Wilfred?

Wilfred is currently ranked #5034 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Wilfred?

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

Is Wilfred a common or rare name?

Wilfred is an uncommon name, ranked #5034 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Wilfred

Wilfred is a boy name .

Is Wilfred a boy or girl name? Wilfred is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #5,034 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #70,221. Wilfred is more commonly used as a boy name.

Wilfred is currently ranked #5,034 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

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

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