Wilfried
Pronunciation: [ w-IHLFR-eed ]
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Wilfried first appeared in US Social Security records in 1960.
Over 15 babies have been named Wilfried in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Wilfried is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #31,318 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #31,318
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Wilfried
Wilfried is a boy name .
Wilfried is currently ranked #31,318 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Wilfried include Wil, Wilf, Wilfy, Wilfie, Wilfr, Wilfry, Wilfrie, Ied, Iedy, Iedie, Wiy, and Wiie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Wilfried include Wilfredo . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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