Wild

♂ Boy

Pronounced WYLD /ˈwaɪld/High

Meaning: Wild is an English word name — 'untamed; free; natural,' from Old English wilde. A bold, free-spirited modern word-name pick.Low

In 30 seconds: A free-spirited word name: Wild means just that — untamed, free (said 'WYLD'). Bold and open.

💕 Browse more names

Origin LowEnglish

MeaningWild is an English word name — 'untamed; free; natural,' from Old English wilde. A bold, free-spirited modern word-name pick.

U.S. rank (2024)#10819 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 40

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Wild is an English word name, 'untamed; free; natural,' from Old English wilde. It reads as bold and free-spirited, part of the modern taste for daring word-names (said 'WYLD').

In the U.S. it appears rarely and recently. Rare, bold, and free-spirited.

Did you know? Wild is a word-name pure and simple — 'untamed; free' — a bold, adventurous pick riding the wave of nature-and-word names (said 'WYLD').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Wild — English word name 'untamed; free'

Variations

WildeWyld

Nicknames

Wildy

Famous Bearers

Famous bearers coming soon.

If you like Wild…

Wilder— a like untamed word-feel name

Wolf— a like bold nature word name

Rebel— a like free-spirited word name

Stone— a like one-syllable word name

Explore names like Wild

By themeword-name nature bold

By meaningBrave / Courage Freedom

All themes →All meanings →All origins →

Frequently Asked

What does the name Wild mean?

Wild is an English word name meaning 'untamed; free; natural.'

How do you pronounce Wild?

It's said WYLD /ˈwaɪld/ — one syllable.

Is Wild a boy or girl name?

Wild is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Wild?

Wild is a rare name in the U.S.