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Wilfredo

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Wilfredo Pronunciation

Wilfredo is pronounced wil-FRAY-doh /wɪlˈfreɪ.doʊ/High

Meaning: Spanish form of Wilfred — Germanic Wilfrith, wil, 'will, desire', plus frith, 'peace' — 'desiring peace'High

In 30 seconds: A will toward peace, in a Spanish key: Wilfredo means 'desiring peace' — the Hispanic Wilfred, borne by Cuban art master Wifredo Lam. Warm, classic, and peace-minded.

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Origin HighGermanic, Spanish

MeaningSpanish form of Wilfred — Germanic Wilfrith, wil, 'will, desire', plus frith, 'peace' — 'desiring peace'

U.S. rank (2024)#3584 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births32 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1980

Total births (all-time)≈ 9,548

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Wilfredo is the Spanish form of Wilfred — from Germanic Wilfrith, wil, 'will, desire', plus frith, 'peace' — 'desiring peace'. Brought into Spanish via the medieval count Wilfred the Hairy of Barcelona, it is a warm classic; artist Wifredo Lam is a famed bearer.

In the U.S. it appears in Latino families. Uncommon, peace-desiring at the root, and warmly Hispanic.

Did you know? The great Cuban painter Wifredo Lam fused Afro-Cuban, Surrealist, and Cubist visions — carrying a form of this 'desiring peace' name into the heart of 20th-century art.

Overall data confidence 85%

Behind the Name — Wilfred — root etymology

Variations

WilfredWifredoVilfredo

Nicknames

WilFredo

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How do you pronounce Wilfredo?

Wilfredo is pronounced wil-FRAY-doh (/wɪlˈfreɪ.doʊ/). Press play above to hear Wilfredo said aloud.

How do you say Wilfredo?

Wilfredo is said wil-FRAY-doh (/wɪlˈfreɪ.doʊ/). Press play above to hear Wilfredo said aloud.

What does the name Wilfredo mean?

Wilfredo is the Spanish form of Wilfred, Germanic for 'desiring peace'.

Is Wilfredo a boy or girl name?

Wilfredo is a boy's name.

How popular is Wilfredo?

Wilfredo is an uncommon name in the U.S., used in Latino families.