Boy name · English
Wilder
“untamed”
Vibes
Common nicknames
Short-forms and diminutives parents often use for Wilder.
Explore Wilder further
Similar-feel alternatives, or middle-name candidates that pair well with Wilder — both ranked by the same scoring system (vibe overlap, syllable rhythm, origin compatibility).
About the name
Wilder is English — "untamed, of the wild" — a comparative adjective promoted to a name: not just wild, wilder. Laura Ingalls Wilder attached it to the prairie; Gene Wilder to chocolate-factory chaos; Billy Wilder to five Oscars.
Wilder has climbed into the American top 400 with the free-range wave.
Two loping syllables. It pairs well with steadying middles (Wilder James, Wilder Thomas). On our vibe map it is Boho off-trail with Nature-Inspired terrain and Modern Minimalist gear — comparative, by design.
Bring the name into the room
A couple of nice things named Wilder you might want for the nursery.