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.
More English names
Wilder sits in our English set — these share its roots.
All English names →Wilder — common questions
Is Wilder a boy or girl name?
Wilder is traditionally a boy name of English origin. It ranked #431 among US boys' names in 2025.
What does the name Wilder mean?
Wilder means “untamed” of English origin. 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.
Where does the name Wilder come from?
Wilder is English in origin. Wilder has climbed into the American top 400 with the free-range wave.
What are common nicknames for Wilder?
Wild and Wil — the short-forms parents most often use for Wilder.
How popular is Wilder?
Wilder ranked #431 in US Social Security Administration data for 2025, which makes it familiar without being crowded.
Bring the name into the room
A couple of nice things named Wilder you might want for the nursery.