Wilfred - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Wilfred \wi-lf-red, wil-fred\ is pronounced WIL-fred. It is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "desiring peace". Saint Wilfred (seventh century) was an English saint. The name was revived in the 19th century. Author Wilfred Sheed.

Wilfred has 10 variant forms: Wilfredo, Wilfrid, Wilfried, Wilfryd, Will, Willfred, Willfredo, Willfrid, Willfried and Willfryd.

Baby names that sound like Wilfred are Ailfred and Walfred.

Wilfred is a popular male first name and a popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Wilfred. Compare Wilfred with related baby names.