Wylder

Wylder is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 400 boys in the United States.

Wylder at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Wylder

Wylder belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Wylder first appears in Social Security records in 2005. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #680 in 2024, and in 2024 400 babies received the name — 2,103 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Wylder in US records

First recorded (US)
2005
Best US rank
#680 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Wylder in 2024
400
Total since 1880
2,103

Wylder in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2017
Best rank
#1800 in 2023
Babies named Wylder in 2025
13
Total since 1996
61

Similar names

More names from the English & American shelf:

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Wylder mean?

The meaning of Wylder is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Wylder a boy or girl name?

Wylder is a boy name. In 2024, 400 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Wylder?

Wylder comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Wylder?

Wylder first appears in US records in 2005. Its best-ever ranking was #680 in 2024, and 400 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].