Names like Wilder
If Wilder is on your list, these boy names have the same feel, from German, English classics to names with a similar sound. Wilder has climbed the charts since 2000, so the list leans toward other names on the way up.
Top matches: Denver, Ledger, Fletcher and Kaiser.
24 boy names like Wilder
Best match first. Tap any name for its meaning, namesakes and popularity chart.
- Denver#518The name comes from a surname meaning 'from the Danish town'.Same “-er” endingRising, like Wilder
- Ledger#554It refers to someone who keeps records, like an accountant or bookkeeper.Same “-er” endingRising, like Wilder
- Fletcher#547It means "arrow maker." This name was given to someone who made arrows for a living.Same “-er” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Kaiser#836Means "emperor" or "ruler."Same “-er” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Baker#217Baker means someone who bakes bread.Same “-er” endingRising, like Wilder
- Karter#270Drives a cart or wagon.Same “-er” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Baylor#386Baylor is a surname that originally meant "bailiff" or "deliverer of goods".Rising, like Wilder2 syllables
- Winston#382From a surname meaning "joy stone" or "friend's town."Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Bridger#701This name comes from an old English surname.Same “-er” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Westley#619Westley means "western meadow." It refers to someone who lives near a field to the west.Rising, like Wilder2 syllables
- River#111The name refers to a flowing body of water.Same “-er” endingRising, like Wilder
- Kolter#600Derived from "Colt", meaning young horse.Same “-er” ending2 syllables
- Briar#686Briar refers to a thorny shrub, like a rose bush.Rising, like Wilder2 syllables
- Archer#98Archer refers to someone who is skilled at using a bow and arrow, or it can refer to the…Same “-er” endingRising, like Wilder
- Fisher#791Fisher refers to someone who catches fish, or a fisherman.Same “-er” ending2 syllables
- Tucker#181Tucker originally meant someone who softens cloth by pounding it.Same “-er” ending2 syllables
- Royal#476Royal means 'of the king' or 'belonging to the king.' It suggests someone noble or…Rising, like Wilder2 syllables
- AdlerThis name means "eagle." It's often associated with the bird's strength and keen eyesight.Same “-er” ending2 syllables
- Wade#344From the river crossing; to goSimilar popularity curve
- Porter#560Porter was an occupational surname for a gatekeeper or doorkeeper.Same “-er” ending2 syllables
- Sutton#332From the south town.Rising, like Wilder2 syllables
- Wells#347Wells originally meant someone who lived near a spring or well.Rising, like Wilder
- Hendrix#354Hendrix means "home ruler" or "ruler of the estate." It's often considered a variant of…Rising, like Wilder2 syllables
- Forrest#374It means "dweller near the woods" or "woodsman."Rising, like Wilder2 syllables
Does your partner like Wilder too?
Swipe through 3,400+ baby names together. You each like the names you love, and Swipe Name shows you the ones you agree on — no more spreadsheets or late-night debates.
Start swiping — freeQuestions
- What names are similar to Wilder?
- Names with a similar style to Wilder include Denver, Ledger, Fletcher, Kaiser, Baker and Karter.
- How are these names matched to Wilder?
- Each name is compared with Wilder on how its US popularity has moved since 2000, how popular it is today, where it comes from, and how it sounds: its ending, number of syllables and first letter. Wilder has climbed the charts since 2000, so the list leans toward other names on the way up.