Wilder

Meaning of Wilder

It means "untamed" or "wild hunter," referring to someone who lives in the wilderness or is untamed.

Wilder has German, English roots — browse every German, English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Wilder

Wilder has cooled off, slipping to #431 in 2025, down from a peak of #365 in 2021.

Notable people named Wilder

• Wilder Penfield
  Neurosurgeon, brain mapping pioneer
• Wilder Valderrama
  Actor, 'That '70s Show'
• Wilder Cartagena
  Peruvian soccer player
• Wilder Medina
  Colombian cyclist
• Wilder Weinberger
  American artist

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Questions about the name Wilder

What does the name Wilder mean?

Wilder means it means "untamed" or "wild hunter," referring to someone who lives in the wilderness or is untamed, and it comes from German, English origins.

Is Wilder a boy's or a girl's name?

Wilder is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Wilder?

In 2025, Wilder ranked #431 for boys, down from #392 the year before.

When was Wilder most popular?

Wilder peaked at #365 in 2021.