# Wilfred: Meaning, Origin & Similar Names | Clever Mum

> Wilfred meaning: "Desiring peace" (English origin). Boy name — see similar names, sibling pairings and style.

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# Wilfred

     
 
Quick answer — What does Wilfred mean? 

 
Wilfred is a boy name of English origin, meaning "Desiring peace". It's commonly grouped as a vintage name in the UK.

    
Wilfred is a boy's name of English origin, meaning "Desiring peace". It is a vintage name enjoying a genuine revival, and we file it here as a vintage-revival name — useful shorthand if you're building a shortlist around a particular feel rather than starting from scratch.

    
## At a glance

   Meaning Desiring peace   Origin English    Gender Boy   Style vintage       
## Names similar to Wilfred

 

Sharing at least one style with Wilfred — a starting point if you like the feel but want more options.

  [ Arthur ](/tools/baby-name-finder/arthur/)[ Oscar ](/tools/baby-name-finder/oscar/)[ Archie ](/tools/baby-name-finder/archie/)[ Theodore ](/tools/baby-name-finder/theodore/)[ Freddie ](/tools/baby-name-finder/freddie/)[ Alfie ](/tools/baby-name-finder/alfie/)    
## Sibling name pairings

 

Names that share Wilfred's style, if you're planning ahead for a brother or sister.

  [ Ivy ](/tools/baby-name-finder/ivy/)[ Florence ](/tools/baby-name-finder/florence/)[ Elsie ](/tools/baby-name-finder/elsie/)     
## Questions about the name Wilfred

    What does the name Wilfred mean?   
 Wilfred is of English origin and means "Desiring peace". 

   Is Wilfred a popular baby name in the UK?   
 Naming trends shift every year, so rather than quote a number that goes stale, check the current official rankings on the Office for National Statistics' baby names release — search "Wilfred" at ons.gov.uk for the latest England & Wales data. 

   What names are similar to Wilfred?   
 Names with a similar style to Wilfred include Arthur, Oscar, Archie, Theodore. 

     

For current official UK popularity rankings, see the  [
ONS baby names statistics
](https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths/bulletins/babynamesenglandandwales/current) 
for England and Wales — the only authoritative live source. Explore more names in our  [Baby Name Finder](/tools/baby-name-finder/), or try our  [due date calculator](/tools/due-date-calculator/) if you're
      just getting started.

 
Reviewed August 2026.