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Wylder

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Pronounced WY-ldər /ˈwaɪl.dər/High

Meaning: Y-spelling of Wilder — from the word 'wild' (Old English wilde) and the surname Wilder; here for girlsMedium

In 30 seconds: Free and untamed: Wylder spells Wilder — 'wild' — with a bold y, for a daughter. Adventurous, fresh, and cool.
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Origin MediumEnglish, American
MeaningY-spelling of Wilder — from the word 'wild' (Old English wilde) and the surname Wilder; here for girls
U.S. rank (2025)#3707 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births41 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 247

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520152025

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

Wylder is a y-spelling of Wilder — from the word wild, Old English wilde, 'untamed', and the surname Wilder. An adventurous, free-spirited word/surname-name, here for girls; the y-styling personalizes it.

It registers thinly for girls. Rare for girls, wild at the root, and free.

Did you know? Wilder means 'wild, untamed' (from Old English wilde, and the surname Wilder, as in Laura Ingalls Wilder) — Wylder gives it a bold y-spelling.
Overall data confidence 60%
Behind the Name — Wilder — word origin

Variations

WilderWyldeWilde

Nicknames

Wy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Wylder mean?

Wylder spells Wilder — 'wild, untamed'.

How do you pronounce Wylder?

It's said WY-ldər /ˈwaɪl.dər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Wylder a boy or girl name?

Wylder is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Wylder?

Wylder is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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