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Wonder

♂ Boy

Pronounced WUN-dur /ˈwʌn.dər/High

Meaning: The English word 'wonder', 'a feeling of awe; a marvel; something that inspires delight'. A modern virtue/word-name, noted plainly.Low

In 30 seconds: A bright word-name: Wonder means 'awe; a marvel' (said 'WUN-dur'). Uplifting and modern.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningThe English word 'wonder', 'a feeling of awe; a marvel; something that inspires delight'. A modern virtue/word-name, noted plainly.
U.S. rank (2023)#14083 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 15

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320192023

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

Wonder is the English word 'wonder', 'awe; a marvel'. It reads uplifting and modern as a name — rare in the U.S. (said 'WUN-dur').

It appears only recently and rarely in U.S. data. Rare, uplifting, and modern.

Did you know? Wonder is the English word for 'a feeling of awe; a marvel' — a modern virtue-name that carries delight and curiosity, noted plainly; uplifting and fresh (said 'WUN-dur').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Wonder — English word 'wonder'; awe, a marvel

Variations

WondaWanderWondah

Nicknames

WonWonnie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Wonder mean?

Wonder is the English word for 'a feeling of awe; a marvel; something that inspires delight'.

How do you pronounce Wonder?

It's said WUN-dur /ˈwʌn.dər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Wonder a boy or girl name?

Wonder is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Wonder?

Wonder is a very rare, newly emerging name in the U.S.

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