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Wilde

♂ Boy

Pronounced WILD /ˈwaɪld/High

Meaning: From an English/Germanic surname — from the word wild, 'wild; untamed; uncultivated'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Wild; untamed: Wilde is an English/Germanic surname. Crisp, bold, and warm (said 'WILD').
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Origin LowEnglish, Germanic
MeaningFrom an English/Germanic surname — from the word wild, 'wild; untamed; uncultivated'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#8871 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 151

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202020092025

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

Wilde comes from an English/Germanic surname — from the word wild, 'wild; untamed; uncultivated' (a name for one who lived in a wild/uncultivated place, or had a wild temperament; routes layered). Borne by the writer Oscar Wilde. A crisp, bold name (said 'WILD').

In the U.S. it appears as a surname-style name. Rare, wild-and-untamed at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Wilde comes from an English/Germanic surname, from the word wild, 'wild; untamed; uncultivated' — a crisp, bold surname-name (famous for Oscar Wilde; said 'WILD').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Wilde — surname/word; routes layered

Variations

WildWylde

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Wilde mean?

Wilde is an English/Germanic surname — from 'wild; untamed; uncultivated'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Wilde?

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

Is Wilde a boy or girl name?

Wilde is most often a boy's name.

How popular is Wilde?

Wilde is a rare name in the U.S.

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