US Popularity:1394
Origin:British
Meaning:Wild animal
Wylder is a boy’s name of British origin. It derives from the Old English word wild-eor, meaning “wild animal,” and was an Anglo-Saxon given name that later became a surname. It’s a lesser-known variant of the surname Wilder. For a name that dates back to before the 10th century, Wylder still manages to sound modern and cool! If you’re hoping baby will grow up to love animals and adventure, this name's outdoorsy vibe makes it a great choice.

Wylder Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Wylder is currently #4721 on The Bump
Boy:Wylder is currently #1548 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Wylder is currently #1394 in U.S. births
Boy:Wylder is currently #486 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#1394
in 2023
+ 265
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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