Name Wilder Origin, meaning, pronunciation & popularity of the name Wilder

Wilder is a ♂ boy’s name.

Origin of the name Wilder

The name Wilder is a transferred use of the Old English surname Wilder, which probably derived from the name Wealdhere, which is of Anglo-Saxon origin. Wealdhere is a cognate of the name Walter. Wilder is mostly given to American babys and more often to boys than girls.

What is the meaning of the name Wilder?

Wilder means “wild” and “untamed” (from Old English “wilde”). Besides, Wilder means “ruler of the army” (from Wealdhere).

Pronunciation of Wilder