Boy name · English
Wilfred
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.
Sibling name pairings
Names that share Wilfred's style, if you're planning ahead for a brother or sister.
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 for England and Wales — the only authoritative live source. Explore more names in our Baby Name Finder, or try our due date calculator if you're just getting started.
Reviewed August 2026.