Wilfrid

At a Glance

Meaning

Will + peace — roughly 'one who wishes for peace,' same roots as Wilfred

Origin

Old English/Germanic (variant of Wilfred)

Gender

Primarily used for boys

Pronunciation

WIL-fridListen

Wilfrid is a variant spelling of Wilfred, with Old English and Germanic roots and a meaning of will + peace, roughly 'one who wishes for peace.' It's pronounced WIL-frid. If you like the sound of Wilfred but want a slightly less familiar spelling, this is the version to look at.

Meaning & Origin of Wilfrid

Meaning: Will + peace — roughly 'one who wishes for peace,' same roots as Wilfred.

Origin: Old English/Germanic (variant of Wilfred).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Wilfrid

Popularity of Wilfrid

Wilfrid has never been a common name in the U.S. It peaked at #776 in 1907 with 13 babies, and by 2020 it had slipped to #13942 with just 5 babies, so a child named Wilfrid today would almost certainly be the only one in their class.

Names Like Wilfrid

These names have followed a similar path to Wilfrid in U.S. popularity over the years.

• Giuseppina
• Clelia
• Royden
• Claramae
• Iley
• Inola

FAQ

What does the name Wilfrid mean?

Will + peace — roughly ‘one who wishes for peace,’ same roots as Wilfred. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Wilfrid?

Wilfrid is pronounced WIL-frid (IPA: /ˈwɪlfrɪd/).

Is Wilfrid a popular name right now?

Wilfrid peaked at #776 in 1907 and is ranked #13942 as of 2020. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1887–2020.)

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